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Liz's No-Bake Blueberry Cream Pie - Perfect 4th of July Entertaining Dessert

no bake blueberry cream pie delivers quick blueberry cream dessert ease for 4th july no bake. Try it now!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar in a bowl until it resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan, covering the bottom and sides evenly. Bake at 325°F for exactly 10 minutes until the crust is lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely—this takes about 15 minutes and is worth the wait.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until it's completely smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix for another minute until everything's combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to catch any lumps hiding there.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the cold whipping cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. This usually takes 3-4 minutes, and you'll know you're done when the cream doesn't move when you tilt the bowl.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate all those airy bubbles. Fold slowly and deliberately—this is where people rush and end up with dense filling instead of fluffy clouds.
  5. Spread the creamy filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Make sure it reaches all the way to the edges and fills any gaps between the crust and filling.
  6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh blueberries with lemon juice, cornstarch, and honey. Stir constantly for about 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens and the berries break down slightly—you want it saucy but not runny. Let this cool for 5 minutes, then spread it evenly over the creamy layer.
  7. Cover the no bake blueberry cream pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. I usually make mine the night before so it's perfectly set and I'm not stressed the morning of my party. When ready to slice, use a hot knife (run it under warm water and dry it) for clean cuts through all the layers.