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Blueberry lemon delight in a glass square baking dish with a stack of plates in the distance and blue and white towels and napkins.
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Blueberry Lemon Delight
Prep Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
This blueberry lemon delight might be my new favorite summer dessert. Also known as a "lush", with layers of Graham cracker crust, lemon cheesecake, blueberry pie filling and whipped cream, it's a delight!
Course: Desserts/Sweets
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Make Ahead
Servings: 9
Calories: 601 kcal
Ingredients
Blueberry Layer:
  • ⅔ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • juice from ½ lemon
  • 3 cups blueberries
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Crust:
  • 1¼ cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Lemon Cheesecake Filling:
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 12 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • juice of 1 lemon
Instructions

  1. Combine the water, lemon juice and sugar in a medium saucepan, stirring well. Add the blueberries and turn the heat on to medium to bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the blueberries for 7-8 minutes until they start to burst. Combine the cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the blueberry mixture. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Once the mixture boils and thickens, remove the pan from the heat to cool.

  2. Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Refrigerate the crust while you make the cheesecake layer.
  3. Beat the heavy cream and sugar together until the cream reaches stiff peak stage (do not overbeat or it will become grainy).
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix until smooth and fluffy. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped cream. Spread the mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
  5. Spoon the cooled blueberry filling evenly over the cheesecake layer. Gently spread the remaining whipped cream over the blueberry layer. Use an offset spatula to smooth out the whipped cream or the back of a spoon to form swirls in the whipped cream.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
  7. Before serving, garnish the top of the blueberry lemon delight with a few more blueberries and a few slices of lemon if desired. Then, cut the blueberry lemon delight into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Lemon Delight
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 24g120%
Cholesterol 134mg45%
Sodium 221mg9%
Potassium 150mg4%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 44g49%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1545IU31%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 86mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.