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Creamy No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Flag Cheesecake Slab

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A vibrant no-bake cheesecake slab featuring a bright lemon cream cheese filling and fresh blueberry topping arranged in a festive flag design. Perfect for easy summer celebrations and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Optional: a handful of white chocolate chips or shredded coconut for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Stir until evenly coated and press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan. Chill in the fridge.
  2. Make the Lemon Cheesecake Filling (15 minutes): Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix well. Whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into cream cheese mixture.
  3. Assemble the Cheesecake Slab (10 minutes): Spread filling evenly over chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  4. Prepare the Blueberry Topping (10 minutes): Combine blueberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice. Let macerate for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Create the Flag Design (10 minutes): Arrange blueberries in one corner of the cheesecake slab to form the blue field. Use the lemon cheesecake filling as white stripes or sprinkle shredded coconut/white chocolate chips between blueberries. Chill for 15 minutes.
  6. Slice and Serve: Warm a sharp knife under hot water, dry it, and cut neat slices. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for smooth texture. Whip cream cold and fold gently to keep airiness. Chill cheesecake at least 1 hour for firm slices. Warm knife between cuts for clean slices. For firmer filling, add 1 tablespoon dissolved unflavored gelatin before folding in whipped cream. Variations include dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, lemon blueberry cheesecake, summer dessert, easy cheesecake, flag cheesecake, no oven dessert, creamy cheesecake slab

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