Blueberry Cheesecake Bars – Creamy Layers, Buttery Crust, Dreamy Flavor
These Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, a tangy cream cheese layer, fresh blueberries, and a soft crumble topping. Perfectly sweet and easy to slice, they’re a must-make dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
Ingredients
Crust & Crumble:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Cream Cheese Layer:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Blueberry Layer:
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1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tsp lemon zest or 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment.
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Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
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Set aside ¾ cup of mixture. Press remaining into pan. Bake 10–12 mins.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla. Spread over crust.
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Toss blueberries with cornstarch and lemon. Sprinkle over cream cheese.
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Crumble reserved dough on top.
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Bake 35–40 mins until golden and set. Cool, then refrigerate 2+ hours before slicing.
Notes
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Use frozen berries without thawing.
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Try adding oats or chopped nuts to the crumble.
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For clean cuts, chill thoroughly and wipe knife between slices.