Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Chilling Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 55 mins
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Servings
9 bars
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Calories
267 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Description
The recipe begins by preparing a graham cracker crumb crust mixed with melted unsalted butter and brown sugar, which is baked until firm. Blueberries are rinsed, dried, and tossed with lemon juice to refresh their natural flavor and prevent browning.
For the filling, softened cream cheese is beaten until fluffy, then combined with sugar, vanilla extract, and a room-temperature egg to create a smooth batter. Blueberries are folded gently into the mixture before pouring it over the pre-baked crust.
The assembled bars bake at a moderate temperature until edges show slight browning and the cheesecake layer sets fully. After cooling to room temperature, the bars chill overnight, allowing flavors to meld and the filling to firm further for clean slicing.
These blueberry cheesecake bars are a portable dessert option combining creamy texture with bursts of fresh blueberry and citrus brightness from lemon, suitable for serving at gatherings or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¾ butter melted, unsalted, stick
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
Filling
- 3 cups blueberries fresh
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cream cheese softened, bricks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 egg large (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees, line with parchment paper an 8x8 metal pan and set aside.
- Make your crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and brown sugar together until combined. Place into the prepared pan and flatten. Bake for 12-15 minutes and set aside.
- Rinse and lightly dry blueberries, drizzle with lemon juice and set aside.
- In a medium bowl beat cream cheese until fluffy, then add in sugar and vanilla, and beat again until combined.
- Add in egg and beat again, then fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter on top of baked crust and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes. The bars will start to slightly brown on the edges and look fully set.
- Leave in pan at room temperature until fully cool, then allow it to set overnight in the fridge.
- Cut into squares and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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