Delicious Blueberry Cheesecake Bars – A Sweet Treat You’ll Love!
Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are a delicious, easy-to-make dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling, topped with a sweet blueberry topping, and finished with a crunchy crust. They can be served as a snack, dessert, or even a breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup blueberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until light and fluffy. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust.
- Spread the blueberry preserves over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Serving
These Blueberry Cheesecake Bars can be served as a snack, dessert, or even a breakfast treat. They can be served chilled or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Variations
Crust
For a different crust, try using shortbread cookie crumbs, ground almonds, or crushed vanilla wafers.
Filling
The cream cheese filling can be flavored with a variety of extracts or spices, such as lemon, almond, or cinnamon.
Topping
The blueberry topping can be substituted with any type of jam or preserves, such as raspberry, strawberry, or apricot.
