Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, sweet blueberries, and buttery graham cracker crust with these delectable Blueberry Cheesecake Bars. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the blueberry topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and sour cream. Pour over the crust.
- Create the blueberry topping: Cook blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened. Spoon over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake and chill: Bake for 35–40 minutes, cool, then chill for at least 3 hours before slicing.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add extra zest to the filling.
- These bars can also be topped with whipped cream or fresh blueberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
