Girl, let me tell you about this absolutely divine Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars that will have your taste buds doing a happy dance! π This recipe is my go-to when I want to impress my guests without spending hours in the kitchen (because honestly, who has time for that?).
These heavenly bars combine the tang of fresh lemons with bursts of juicy blueberries, all nestled in a creamy cheesecake filling that sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Trust me, your friends will be begging for the recipe!
Letβs get baking, shall we?
What youβll need:
For the crust:
β 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full sheets)
β 1/2 cup melted butter
β 1/4 cup sugar
β Pinch of salt (because weβre fancy like that!)
For the filling:
β 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature, please!)
β 2/3 cup sugar
β 2 large eggs
β 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
β Zest of 2 lemons
β 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
β 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
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Now, letβs get down to business:
1. Preheat your oven to 325Β°F. Line an 8Γ8 baking pan with parchment paper (donβt skip this step, trust your girl on this one!).
1. Mix those graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, sugar, and salt until it looks like wet sand. Press it firmly into your pan. Bake for 10 minutes until slightly golden.
1. While thatβs happening, beat your cream cheese until itβs smooth and silky (kind of like your favorite face cream, but tastier!). Add sugar and mix until combined.
1. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in that lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix until just combined β donβt overmix, weβre not making a smoothie here!
1. Pour half the mixture over your crust, sprinkle those beautiful blueberries, then top with the remaining cheesecake mixture.
1. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly (like a little dance!).
1. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight if you can resist!
Pro tip: Want to make these bars Instagram-worthy? Top them with some fresh blueberries and lemon zest before serving. Your followers wonβt believe you made these yourself! πΈ
Yβall, I cannot stress enough how amazing these bars are! Theyβre the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy. Plus, theyβre totally customizable β feel free to swap blueberries for raspberries or strawberries if thatβs more your jam (see what I did there? π).
Donβt forget to drop a comment below and let me know how these turned out for you! Did you make any tweaks? Did your family fight over the last piece? I want to hear all about it! And remember to follow me on Newsbreak for more delicious recipes thatβll have everyone thinking youβre the next Martha Stewart (but way cooler!).
Now go forth and bake these incredible bars! And if anyone asks where you got the recipe, tell them your favorite food blogger hooked you up! πββοΈβ¨
