Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
These Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are a refreshing dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy lemon-infused cheesecake filling, and juicy blueberries. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 9–12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar and mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture, but frozen can be used without thawing.
- Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal and clean edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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