Description
Creamy lemon blueberry cheesecake bars blend tangy citrus with sweet berries in a delightful dessert. Crumbly graham crust and silky filling create a perfect balance that will enchant guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup blueberries
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by lining with parchment paper, creating overhanging edges for easy removal. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing firmly into an even layer across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until velvety and smooth, gradually incorporating sugar and lemon zest.
- Introduce eggs individually, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then blend in lemon juice and vanilla extract until mixture becomes uniform.
- Carefully distribute fresh blueberries across the cheesecake batter, using gentle folding motions to prevent crushing the delicate fruit.
- Gently pour cheesecake mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a slightly firm center with a gentle wobble when pan is nudged.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for minimum 3 hours to set thoroughly before cutting into rectangular bars.
- Slice chilled dessert into uniform squares, wiping knife between cuts for clean edges.
Notes
- Chill graham cracker crust completely before adding cheesecake filling to prevent soggy texture and ensure crisp base.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for smoother, lump-free batter that blends seamlessly and creates silky consistency.
- Dust blueberries lightly with flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking and distribute evenly throughout cheesecake bars.
- Allow bars to cool slowly at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent cracking and maintain creamy, velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg