Description
Delectable blueberry yum yum cake brings Southern charm to dessert tables with its luscious layers of creamy goodness. Crumbly graham cracker base and tangy blueberry filling promise a delightful journey through sweet, nostalgic flavors you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (21 ounces) can blueberry pie filling
- 2 cups whipped topping
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Fats and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse, moist sand. Press the crumbly base firmly and uniformly into the bottom of a rectangular baking dish, creating a compact layer that will support subsequent ingredients.
- Whip cream cheese until silky and luxurious, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Gently fold in whipped topping, ensuring a light, airy texture that maintains its structural integrity.
- Carefully spread the velvety cream cheese mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust, creating an even, smooth surface that serves as a delicate barrier between the base and fruity topping.
- Lavishly drape blueberry pie filling across the cream cheese layer, allowing the vibrant purple-blue hue to create a visually appealing contrast against the white underneath.
- Crown the dessert with a generous layer of whipped topping, using a spatula to create gentle peaks and elegant swirls that enhance the visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of four hours, allowing layers to meld and flavors to intensify. For optimal results, prepare the cake the evening before serving to ensure perfect texture and consistency.
- Before presenting, optionally garnish with fresh blueberries to add a burst of color and natural sweetness to the chilled dessert.
Notes
- Customize the crust by experimenting with different cookie bases like Oreo or shortbread for unique flavor profiles.
- Enhance the cream cheese layer’s texture by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping for a lighter version of the dessert.
- Make the dish gluten-free by substituting graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts for the base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg