Delicious cheesecake bars infused with blueberry and lemon flavors, perfect for a sweet treat.
Author:Jessica
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 50 minutes
Yield:9 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ½ cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to crush them. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
For a twist, try adding a swirl of blueberry puree on top before baking for a marbled effect.
You can also substitute the blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for a different flavor profile.