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Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake meets fresh blueberries in these easy and delicious bars that are perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs the magical little crust makers
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened no one likes a lump in their cheesecake!
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries or frozen, but let’s live a little!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
  2. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until moistened and press firmly into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries with a spatula.
  5. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust, spreading it evenly.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Bake the bars for about 30-35 minutes until the center is just set but still a bit jiggly.
  2. Let the bars cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
  3. Once chilled, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and slice into squares.

Notes

Use a hot knife for clean cuts and consider topping with powdered sugar or whipped cream for presentation.