Description
These lemon blueberry cheesecake bars feature a creamy filling with fresh blueberries and a zesty lemon twist, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 blocks (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined; press into the bottom of the pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in blueberries and pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
For best results, use fresh blueberries and chill the bars overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 4g