Description
Blueberry cream cheese bars bring creamy, tangy sweetness to a classic dessert. Fresh blueberries and rich cream cheese create a delightful treat you’ll crave with every bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Crust and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and coat an 8×8 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine melted butter, sugar, and flour in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Firmly press the crumbly dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a compact, even base layer.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Scatter fresh blueberries across the top of the cream cheese layer, distributing them uniformly.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for the filling to set and become slightly firm.
- Remove from oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
- Refrigerate for an additional hour to enhance flavor and achieve a firmer texture before serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30-60 minutes to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent color bleeding into the cream cheese layer.
- Press crust mixture firmly and evenly to create a stable base that won’t crumble when cutting bars.
- Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to help filling set and achieve clean, neat cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg