Description
Indulge in the bright and tangy flavor of Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, where zesty lemon meets sweet blueberries in a creamy, decadent dessert. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cheesecake filling that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy family nights, this easy-to-make recipe will become your go-to treat for every occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and zest; mix until combined.
- Gently add eggs one at a time, mixing carefully to avoid overbeating.
- Fold in blueberries and pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg