Ingredients
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1 cup whipped cream
– 1 cup fresh blueberries
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
– 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening blueberry topping)
– 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– Spatula
– Saucepan
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Whisk
– Serving dish
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off this delightful treat, you’ll want to prepare your cream cheese filling. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Using either a hand mixer or a stand mixer, whip everything together until it’s smooth and creamy. The aroma of lemon fills my kitchen during this part, which is simply heavenly and sets the stage for the delicious dessert to come. (See the next page below to continue steps…)
