Description
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate summer dessert, combining creamy cheesecake, zesty lemon, and sweet blueberries in a perfectly baked crust. These bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, perfect for any gathering. Imagine the refreshing taste of summer captured in each bite – a delightful treat that will leave your guests wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until well combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed and gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until set around the edges. Let cool before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg