Easy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars – Perfect Summer Dessert

 

🍋🫐 Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

⏱ Prep Time: 20 mins

⏱ Bake Time: 40–45 mins

❄ Chill Time: 2 hours

🍰 Servings: 12 bars

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🧾 Ingredients

Crust

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

• 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs (room temperature)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Zest of 1 lemon

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Blueberry Swirl

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 170°C / 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the crust:
   Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan.
   Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.

3. Prepare blueberry swirl:
   In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
   Cook on medium heat until berries burst. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until thick.
   Cool slightly.

4. Make cheesecake filling:
   Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
   Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sour cream.

5. Assemble:
   Pour cheesecake filling over crust.
   Spoon blueberry sauce on top and swirl gently with a knife.

6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly.

7. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

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🍽 Serving Tips

• Garnish with fresh blueberries & lemon slices

• Serve chilled for best flavor

• Store in the fridge up to 4 days