Description
Delicious bars combining the creaminess of cheesecake with a crunchy blueberry crisp topping, perfect for parties or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of ½ lemon (optional)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until the crumbs resemble wet sand and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden, then let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ¾ cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using. Mix until just combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk to blend. Cut the cold cubed butter into the mixture using a pastry blender or fingertips until coarse crumbs form. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the blueberry crisp topping evenly over the cheesecake layer. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the filling is set and the topping is golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a rack. Once cooled, cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, cut into bars with a sharp knife, wiping the blade after each cut for tidy edges. Serve cold or at a cool room temperature.
Notes
Chilling the bars improves the flavor and makes clean cuts possible. For a fancier presentation, garnish with extra blueberries or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake bars, dessert, easy recipe, potluck, baking