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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars That Dazzle Your Taste Buds

Delight in these Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and zesty citrus flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup Yogurt or Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a nice substitute
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries can use frozen directly without thawing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh juice is best

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan
  • medium bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and lemon zest. Stir until smooth, then gradually add flour and mix until just combined. Reserve ¾ cup dough and press the rest into the pan. Bake for 18 minutes.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and lemon zest, incorporating eggs one at a time. Mix in yogurt, lemon juice, and salt, then fold in blueberries.
  4. Pour the filling over the baked crust, crumble the reserved dough on top, and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars store well and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

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