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Cheesecake Bars with Lemon and Blueberries

Delight in these quick and easy cheesecake bars bursting with fresh lemon and blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 ⅓ cups graham cracker crumbs Crushed graham crackers for the base.
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Butter should be melted before mixing.
For the Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened Let it sit at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 zest of lemon
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Feel free to use frozen, but fresh is best!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool.
  5. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  6. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well incorporated.
  8. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to smash them.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set and jiggles slightly.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let the cheesecake bars cool at room temperature.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
  3. Cut into squares and serve chilled, optionally topped with extra blueberries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Notes

These bars are better after chilling as it helps them set and makes them easier to slice. Frozen blueberries can be used, but they may cause the filling to change color. Experiment with other berries if desired.