Description
Irresistible blueberry cream cheese bars combine tangy cream cheese with sweet summer berries. Rich layers of creamy filling and buttery crust promise delightful moments for dessert enthusiasts craving a perfect slice of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup blueberries
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup blueberry jam
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking pan and heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly to create a compact, even base layer across the pan bottom.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla extract for a smooth, luxurious texture.
- Gently introduce eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a consistent, lump-free mixture.
- Carefully pour the cream cheese blend over the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Artfully scatter fresh blueberries across the surface, then delicately drizzle blueberry jam in an elegant pattern.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a subtle firmness in the center and slight golden edges as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps set the filling and intensify the flavors before slicing into precise, clean squares.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixing that creates a silky texture.
- Crush graham crackers finely and press firmly into the pan to create a sturdy, compact crust that won’t crumble when serving.
- Gently fold blueberries to prevent breaking, maintaining their beautiful whole shape and preventing color bleeding into the cream cheese layer.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs, keeping the delicious base intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg