Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

These blueberry cheesecake bars feature a buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh blueberries in every bite! They are the perfect summertime dessert. These bars are great for kids and adults!

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Summer is here, and that means it is time for yummy treats! These Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are the perfect way to enjoy fresh summer berries. They’re super easy to make and much quicker than baking an entire cheesecake. Plus, they’re easy to share and transport, so you can enjoy a little taste or share them with friends.

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Ingredients & Substitutes

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for these blueberry cheesecake bars:

• Homemade shortbread cookies for the crust
• Unsalted melted butter
• Cream cheese at room temperature
• White sugar
• Whole wheat flour
• Eggs
• Lemon zest and vanilla extract
• Fresh blueberries (not frozen)

How to Make

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine the cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until it resembles wet sand.
3. Line a 9 inch square pan with parchment paper and press the cookie crumbs into the pan.
4. In a stand mixer, beat room temperature cream cheese until creamy. Add in flour, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla; beat until combined.
5. Add eggs and beat until just combined.
6. Fold in blueberries.
7. Transfer batter to the pan and sprinkle a few blueberries on top.
8. Bake for 35 to 38 minutes or until the middle is set but still a little jiggly.
9. Remove from oven, cool in the pan for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
10. Slice and enjoy!