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Blueberry Delight Recipe with Baked Graham Cracker Crust

This Blueberry Delight Recipe features luscious layers of whipped cream cheese and jammy blueberry filling on a buttery baked crust. It’s a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert that is incredibly easy to make ahead for any family gathering!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs About 19-20 full sheets.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar For the crust.
  • 10 tablespoons salted butter Melted.
  • 8 ounces block cream cheese Full-fat and softened to room temperature.
  • 2.5 cups heavy cream Divided (1 cup for filling, 1.5 cups for topping).
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar Divided (1 cup for filling, 0.5 cup for topping).
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract Divided.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar For the blueberry filling.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch The key to a glossy, thick filling.
  • ⅔ cup orange juice Maria's secret ingredient for brightness!
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries No need to thaw if using frozen.

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch Glass Rectangular Baking Pan Glass is best so you can see those gorgeous purple and white layers!
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer Essential for getting those stiff, fluffy peaks in your cream.
  • 1 Medium Stainless Steel Saucepan Use for simmering your fresh blueberry filling.
  • 2 Large Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Keep one in the freezer for the coldest whipping surface.

Method
 

  1. Hi friend! Let’s get started by preheating your oven to 375°F. While that warms up, pop your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer. My grandmother always said cold tools make the fluffiest cream, and she was right!
  2. Stir your graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until it feels like wet sand. Press it firmly into your pan, I like using the bottom of a measuring cup to get it really flat, and bake for 8 minutes. Let it cool completely in the fridge; we don't want a warm crust melting our layers!
  3. In your saucepan, whisk the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and orange juice until smooth. Fold in those beautiful blueberries and simmer for 8-10 minutes. It’ll turn into a gorgeous, glossy jam. This needs to be stone-cold before we use it, so give it plenty of fridge time!
  4. Beat 1 cup of heavy cream in your chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheese, this makes it light as a cloud! Spread it over your cooled crust.
  5. Once your blueberry mixture is completely cool, gently spoon it over the cream cheese layer. Use a light touch so the layers stay distinct and beautiful.
  6. Whip the remaining heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until thick. Spread this fluffy cloud over the berries. Now comes the hard part: let it chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to set. Trust me, it’s worth the wait for that perfect slice!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The Golden Rule: Always ensure the blueberry filling is 100% cold before layering. If it's even a little warm, it will melt the cream cheese and ruin those pretty layers!
Storage: Keep your Blueberry Delight covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. It actually tastes even better on day two.
Nutty Twist: For a bit of crunch, try adding ½ cup of toasted chopped pecans to your graham cracker crust.
Shortcuts: In a pinch, you can use a tub of whipped topping (like Cool Whip) for the top layer, but I promise the homemade whipped cream is a game changer!
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