Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of tangy lemon, sweet blueberries, and creamy cheesecake in these delightful bars. A buttery graham cracker crust holds a luscious filling topped with a crunchy crumble for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 and 1/2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs (about 12 whole graham crackers)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, completely softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 1 and 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Topping:
- 1/2 cup finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, lemon zest, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, egg, sugar, lemon juice; fold in lemon zest and blueberries. Pour over crust.
- Add the Topping: Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and butter; sprinkle over the filling.
- Bake and Chill: Bake until set, cool, then chill in the fridge before slicing.
Notes
- Be gentle when folding in the blueberries.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- If no parchment paper, grease and flour the pan.
- Chilling helps the bars set properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg