Description
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are a delicious and refreshing dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with sweet blueberries, all atop a creamy cheesecake base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture and blend until well combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh blueberries.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add more lemon zest for a stronger lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, dessert, cheesecake, blueberries, lemon