Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars are a creamy, buttery, and delicious dessert featuring a soft crust, rich cheesecake layer, and juicy blueberry topping. These easy dessert bars are perfect for spring and summer gatherings, potlucks, holidays, or anytime you want a simple homemade treat packed with fresh berry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
For the Blueberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh blueberries
- Whipped cream
- Lemon zest
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Mix flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until creamy and fully combined.
- Prepare the blueberry topping: Cook blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened and glossy. Let cool slightly.
- Assemble the bars: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the warm crust. Spoon the blueberry topping evenly over the cheesecake layer and gently swirl if desired.
- Bake and chill: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
For clean slices, chill the bars completely before cutting. Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used, but frozen berries may need a few extra minutes of cooking time for the topping. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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