Description
Delightful dessert bars combining creamy cheesecake with fresh lemons and blueberries, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup of sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl until resembling wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in ½ cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of flour until well blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Serve plain or with whipped cream and fresh blueberries. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg