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A bowl of creamy Lemon Fluff with Blueberries topped with fresh berries, sliced almonds, and mint.
Daniel

Lemon Fluff with Blueberries

A cloud-like lemon dessert that practically melts on your tongue, topped with sweet-tart fresh blueberries for the perfect summer finish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs about 9 full crackers
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Lemon Fluff
  • 8 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, about 3 lemons
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest from 2 lemons
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream cold
For the Topping
  • 1.5 cups fresh blueberries rinsed and dried
  • 1 tsp lemon zest for garnish

Equipment

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 9-inch pie dish or 8x8 inch square pan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Zester or fine grater

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the texture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish or 8x8 inch pan, using the bottom of a measuring cup to create an even layer. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
Make the Lemon Fluff
  1. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Add sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Beat until well combined and no lumps remain, scraping down the bowl once or twice.
  2. In a separate large bowl, whip cold heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. The cream should hold its shape when you lift the beaters - do not overwhip or it will become grainy.
  3. Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the lemon mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining cream in two additions. Use a rubber spatula and work slowly, cutting through the center and turning the bowl, until no streaks of white remain. The mixture should look like thick, pale yellow clouds.
  4. Spread the lemon fluff evenly over the chilled crust. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set and sliceable. The filling will firm up as it chills but stay soft and mousse-like.
Serve
  1. Just before serving, scatter fresh blueberries over the top and sprinkle with remaining lemon zest. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts for neat slices.

Notes

For the brightest lemon flavor, zest your lemons before juicing them - it's nearly impossible to zest a squeezed lemon. If your cream cheese isn't fully softened, microwave it in 10-second bursts until it yields to gentle pressure. The dessert keeps well for up to 3 days refrigerated, but add the blueberries just before serving so they don't bleed or soften.