Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the zesty brightness of lemon and the juicy sweetness of blueberries. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth lemon cheesecake layer, and fresh blueberries for a perfectly balanced dessert that’s both refreshing and indulgent.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Fresh blueberries
- Lemon juice & zest
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the pan and bake until golden.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- Fold in sour cream and a bit of flour for structure.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust, then scatter fresh blueberries on top.
- Bake until the cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly in the center. Let it cool completely.
- Chill in the refrigerator before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the bars overnight.
- You can substitute frozen blueberries if fresh ones aren’t available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg