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No-bake blueberry yum bars displayed on a rustic wooden table.

No-Bake Blueberry Yum Yum

A delightful no-bake dessert featuring creamy layers of cream cheese and blueberries on a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs Provides a crispy texture.
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Binds the crumbs together.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth to the crust.
For the filling
  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened The star ingredient for creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Sweetens the cream cheese mixture.
  • 2 cups whipping cream Adds fluffiness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavors.
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Sweetens the whipped cream.
  • 1 can (21 oz.) blueberry pie filling Topping with plump blueberries.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, ground cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well moistened. Set aside 2 tablespoons of crumbs for later use. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. With an electric mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Layering
  1. Spread less than half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Spoon dollops of blueberry pie filling on top and gently spread to create an even layer.
  2. Top with the remaining cream cheese mixture, smoothing it out to cover the blueberries. Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs on top.
Chill
  1. Cover and refrigerate the dessert for several hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Options include using 1/3-less fat cream cheese for a lighter version or replacing whipped cream with an 8-ounce container of Cool Whip.