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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars That Steal the Show

Indulge in these Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars, a delicious dessert combining creamy cheesecake, zesty lemon, and juicy blueberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt/Sour Cream Greek yogurt preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest From fresh lemons
  • 1 cup Fresh/Frozen Blueberries Do not thaw if using frozen

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8"x8" baking pan with foil.
  2. Combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest. Mix well and gradually add flour until crumbly.
  3. Reserve ¾ cup of crust mixture. Press remaining mixture into the pan bottom and bake for 18 minutes.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and lemon zest. Mix well.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Then incorporate yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and a touch of flour.
  6. Gently fold in blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
  7. Pour cheesecake filling over the crust, then sprinkle reserved crust mixture on top.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes until filling is set and slightly springy. Test with a toothpick.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  10. Lift out and cut into squares. Serve chilled, garnished with lemon zest or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and chill the bars for several hours or overnight.

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