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Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

This is a super easy Blueberry Cheesecake Bars recipe, with no special pans or water bath required. It's a simple stunner of a summer dessert, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a tangy white chocolate cheesecake filling that's stuffed with fresh blueberries!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 1½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
  • 8 ounces good quality white chocolate baking bar (do not use white chips), roughly chopped (such as Ghirardelli brand or Baker's brand)
  • 16 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square metal baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving enough overhang on the sides to easily lift the chilled bars out as a whole. Lightly spray parchment with nonstick spray. Set aside.
Crust
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and stir to completely combine. Press evenly into prepared pan.
  2. Bake for 12 minutes, or until fragrant and golden. Set on a wire rack to cool slightly.
Filling
  1. While crust is in the oven, melt the white chocolate. In a small microwave-safe bowl, gently melt the white chocolate in the microwave, in 10-20 second intervals - take care to not let it scorch. You can also do this over low heat in a saucepan on the stovetop. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Add eggs and sugar, and beat on medium speed until just combined. Add the cooled white chocolate (you can place in the refrigerator for a bit if it's still warm) and vanilla, and beat again just to combine. Then gently fold in blueberries.
  3. Spread blueberry cream cheese mixture evenly over the baked crust.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, or until cheesecake wobbles just slightly in the center, and the edges are just a bit golden. (If the edges are browning more than you like, and the center is still wobbly, place a loose foil tent over the pan while it continues to bake.) Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 1 hour. Then place pan in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to chill thoroughly, or chill overnight.
  5. Remove cheesecake from the pan by gently pulling up on the parchment paper. Cut into squares/bars. For the cleanest cuts, wipe the knife clean after every cut. Serve with fresh blueberry sauce and/or dollops of freshly whipped cream.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 187mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 187mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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