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Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Shaziya
These Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are a dreamy blend of tangy citrus and sweet berries, all nestled in a buttery crust. With just 20 minutes of prep, you’ll create a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings 9 squares

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 9 graham cracker rectangles (4oz/115g) 1 ¼ cup of cookie crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons butter (2oz/57g) melted

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup light brown sugar (6oz/170g)
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (3 ¾oz/105g)
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter (3oz/85g) cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cheesecake Layer

  • 2 cups cream cheese (16oz/454g) softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sugar (4oz/115g)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (7½oz/213g)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Cookie Crust: Heat oven to 325°F (160°C). Butter and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. In a food processor, add the graham crackers and process until fine crumbs form. Add the melted butter then cover and process until blended.
  • Press Graham cracker crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan and chill in the fridge until needed.
  • Crumble Topping: Using the food processor again make the topping: Add brown sugar, flour, and cold butter to the processor bowl and blend until the mix resembles a crumble topping, just a few seconds. Set aside. (Bakers tips: I don't wash the bowl between these stages because it's such a similar crumb)
  • Cheesecake Layer: Wipe the food processor mostly clean with a paper towel then add the cream cheese, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and sugar. Process until smooth and creamy.
  • To Assemble: Remove the cookie crust from the fridge and pour the cheesecake filling over. Generously dot over the blueberries.
  • Lastly, scatter over the crumble topping.
  • Bake until the topping is lightly browned and the center is almost set, roughly 55-65 minutes. Cool 1 hour at room temperature then refrigerate for about 4 hours or until chilled. Cut into 9 bars and enjoy!
Keyword bars, blueberry, cheesecake, dessert, lemon
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