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Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

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Delicious Blueberry Cheesecake Bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy lemon-infused filling, studded with fresh blueberries.

Ingredients

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  • 12 full-sheet graham crackers, finely ground
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the crust)
  • 16 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (for the filling)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (fresh)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. For the crust, grind the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the melted butter until evenly moistened.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer. Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool.
  4. For the filling, beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add the egg, 6 tablespoons sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  5. Fold in the blueberries gently with a spatula.
  6. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center has a slight jiggle.
  7. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  8. Lift the chilled slab from the pan using the parchment overhang and slice into squares.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for a creamy filling. Keep bars refrigerated and use parchment between layers if stacking.

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