Description
Indulgent blueberry cream cheesecake lasagna combines creamy layers of sweetness with tangy complexity. Dessert enthusiasts will delight in this innovative cross between classic Italian and American bakery traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (210 g) blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups (480 ml) whipped cream
- Ladyfinger cookies, pound cake, or angel food cake slices
- ⅔ cup (80 g) powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup (70 g) sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 g) cornstarch
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice or water
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Milk for dipping ladyfingers
- Optional garnish: finely chopped white chocolate chips, shaved white chocolate bar, or white chocolate curls
Instructions
- Blueberry Sauce Preparation: Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan, heating over medium-high temperature while stirring consistently until the mixture reaches a rolling boil and thickens, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Cooling and Flavor Development: Remove blueberry sauce from heat, allowing it to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate to set and enhance flavor complexity.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: Whip softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, then gently fold in prepared whipped cream to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Base Layer Construction: Select a base layer of ladyfinger cookies, pound cake, or angel food cake slices, lightly moistening if using ladyfingers, then spread half of the chilled blueberry filling evenly across the base.
- Layering and Assembly: Distribute the cream cheese mixture over the blueberry layer, creating a smooth surface, then top with remaining blueberry filling, using a knife to create gentle swirls or a uniform spread.
- Chilling and Setting: Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, allowing flavors to meld and layers to set completely.
- Garnishing and Serving: Before serving, adorn with white chocolate shavings or curls for enhanced visual appeal, then slice into clean, precise portions and serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Enhance Blueberry Flavor: Use fresh, ripe blueberries for maximum sweetness and vibrant color, ensuring the filling develops a rich, intense taste.
- Perfect Texture Technique: Stir blueberry mixture constantly while cooking to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, glossy consistency without lumps.
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate the dessert for the full 6-8 hours to allow layers to set completely and develop deep, complex flavor profiles.
- Smooth Layering Trick: Use a clean, offset spatula when spreading layers to create even, professional-looking surfaces without disturbing previous layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg