Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 35 minutes
Indulge in the heavenly combination of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries with these delightful Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars.
With a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and bursts of sweet blueberries, these bars are a treat that will leave everyone craving for more.
Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 12 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 300
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Topping:
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Lemon Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Steps
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter for the crust. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined and creamy.
Step 4
Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, gently toss the fresh blueberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and cornstarch until the berries are coated. Scatter the blueberries evenly over the cheesecake filling.
Step 6
Bake the Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
Step 7
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 8
For the lemon glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
Step 9
Once the bars are fully cooled and the glaze has set, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang, then cut into squares.
Step 10
Serve and enjoy these delectable Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars with friends and family.
Make it your own!
Replace blueberries with raspberries or blackberries for different fruity flavors.
Add a sprinkle of lemon zest on top of the glaze for an extra lemony kick.
