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Creamy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

These creamy lemon blueberry cheesecake bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a tangy lemon cheesecake filling, and fresh blueberries baked into every bite. Perfect for a refreshing dessert or a sweet treat with coffee.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 16 1x

Ingredients

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  • 14 graham crackers (about 1 3/4 cups crumbs)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 13×9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Break graham crackers into fine crumbs in a food processor. Add sugar and melted butter, process until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Blend in vanilla, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Gently fold in blueberries with a wooden spoon until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour filling over the crust and spread into an even layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is just set.
  6. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

These bars are best made a day in advance for maximum flavor and texture. Use fresh blueberries for the best results, but frozen (unthawed) can be substituted. For a cleaner cut, wipe the knife between slices.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 60