Description
Delicious lemon blueberry cheesecake bars that are refreshing and perfect for summer gatherings or just a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar (for compote)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Prepare the blueberry compote: In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Top the baked cheesecake with the blueberry compote before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed chilled. Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, blueberry, lemon, dessert, summer treats