Description
Scrumptious blueberry yum yum cake delivers pure Southern dessert magic with layers of creamy indulgence. Homemade goodness emerges from classic ingredients, inviting sweet memories that welcome you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 package (8 oz/226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (21 oz/595 g) blueberry pie filling
- 2 cups (480 ml) whipped topping
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Pulverize graham crackers and merge with melted butter and sugar, pressing the mixture into a rectangular baking dish to form a compact, textured foundation that will anchor the dessert’s layers.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Whip cream cheese until ultra-smooth, integrating powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Delicately fold in whipped topping to generate a lightweight, silky cream that will rest atop the graham cracker base.
- Layering Strategy: Distribute the cream cheese mixture evenly across the chilled crust, establishing a pristine white canvas that will contrast beautifully with the upcoming blueberry topping.
- Fruity Embellishment: Cascade blueberry pie filling across the cream cheese surface, allowing the rich, deep-purple mixture to create a luscious, vibrant layer that promises intense fruit flavor.
- Whipped Crown: Generously cover the blueberry layer with whipped topping, sculpting elegant peaks and swirls that elevate the dessert’s visual and textural appeal.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the assembled cake for a minimum of four hours, enabling the ingredients to meld and intensify. For optimal results, prepare the evening before serving to achieve perfect consistency.
- Final Touch: Just before serving, adorn with fresh blueberries to introduce a burst of natural color and complement the dessert’s existing berry profile.
Notes
- Crust Consistency Check: Ensure graham cracker mixture is slightly damp and holds together when pressed to prevent a crumbly, falling-apart base.
- Cream Cheese Smoothing Technique: Beat cream cheese at room temperature to eliminate lumps and create a silky, uniform texture without overmixing.
- Layering Precision: Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread layers evenly, maintaining clean, sharp lines between each component.
- Chilling Importance: Allow sufficient refrigeration time for flavors to meld and layers to set firmly, ideally overnight for maximum taste development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg