Blueberries blended into creamy lemon cheesecake bars. These atop my simple graham cracker crust will be your new favorite dessert!
Crust– 12 full-sheet graham crackers (to yield 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs)– 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted– 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugarFilling– 16 ounces (452g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
Ingredient
– 1 large egg– 6 Tablespoons (75g) granulated sugar– 1 teaspoon lemon zest– 3 Tablespoons (45ml) lemon juice– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract– 1 and 1/2 cups (210g) fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
Ingredient
Direction
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper that overhangs on the sides to pull the cold bars out. Set aside.
2
Crumble Graham crackers. Roller pin and arm muscle can crush them into crumbs in a zip-top bag. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and melted butter.
3
Prebake the crust: Give it eight minutes in the oven. Allow it to cool for a few minutes while you get ready for the filling.
4
A paddle-attached handheld or stand mixer can smooth cream cheese in 1 minute on medium speed. Mixed egg, sugar, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla for 3 minutes on medium speed.
5
Bake cheesecake 30–35 minutes until firm and lightly browned. Cooled fluffy bars sink. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours after 30 minutes on a wire rack.
6
Remove parchment paper from pan and cut into squares. An airtight container in the fridge keeps the bars fresh for 5 days.