Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars
These blueberry cream cheese bars are a dreamy dessert with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and juicy blueberry topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 9–12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Topping:
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch and water, then stir into blueberry mixture.
Cook over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes), then cool slightly.
Spoon or swirl blueberry topping over the cream cheese layer.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set.
Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
Fresh blueberries provide the best texture, but frozen can be used without thawing.
For cleaner slices, chill overnight and use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/blueberry-cream-cheese-bars/
