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Refreshing Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

A delightful dessert combining tangy lemon, sweet blueberries, and creamy cheesecake on a buttery graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press firmly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  5. Toss blueberries with flour, then gently fold into the cheesecake batter.
  6. Pour batter over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes until center is set.
  7. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog