Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Delicious and easy-to-make Blueberry Cheesecake Bars with a creamy filling and a fresh blueberry topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including cooling time)
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Blueberry Topping: 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Crust Made With Graham Crackers: 6 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers
- Creamy Cheese Mixture: 16 ounces (2 packs) cream cheese, softened, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs
Instructions
- In a small pot, mix blueberries with sugar. With the lid on, cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Let it cool and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to thicken.
- Turn oven to 350°F. Stir together graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into a greased baking dish (9×13 size).
- Blend softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one by one and finish by mixing in the vanilla. Pour it over the crust evenly.
- Lay two thick lines of chilled blueberry sauce along the pan lengthwise. Use a skewer or chopstick to swirl it gently without touching the crust.
- Place in oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until it sets in the center. Once out of the oven, cool thoroughly before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy blending.
- You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries for the topping.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg