Description
Delicious and creamy lemon blueberry cheesecake bars with a buttery crust, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon juice and zest.
- Can be topped with whipped cream or additional blueberries before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, dessert, cheesecake, blueberries, lemon