Description
Delicious Blueberry Cheesecake Bars combining creamy cheesecake and sweet blueberries, perfect for picnics or home desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (e.g., sugar, honey, or a sugar substitute)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- 12 oz cream cheese (or vegan cream cheese)
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or 4 tablespoons almond flour)
- Graham cracker crust or almond flour crust (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. If using a crust, press it into the bottom of the pan. Bring cream cheese to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create the Blueberry Topping: In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon sweetener. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mash with a fork or use an immersion blender until smooth. Set aside.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, yogurt, sweetener, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Blend just until smooth; avoid over-blending. Smooth the filling into the prepared pan.
- Assemble the Bars: Drop spoonfuls of the blueberry topping onto the cheesecake filling. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl it into the filling.
- Bake: Place the pan in the center rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes. After baking, turn off the oven, but do not open the door. Let the bars sit in the turned-off oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Transfer to the refrigerator for a few hours (or overnight) to firm up.
Notes
Serve cold, cut into squares. Add whipped cream or fresh blueberries on top for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Blueberry, Cheesecake, Bars, Dessert, Summer Treat