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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Buttery lemon crust holds blueberries and sweet cream cheese, then bakes into bright cheesecake bars.

$0.89per serving $
30 minstart to table
16servings

AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsSummer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 heaping tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 packages (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and line a 9-by-13-inch pan with the butter.
  2. Mix 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, flour, and salt, then press the mixture into the pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
  4. Cook the blueberries, brown sugar, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons lemon zest in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Beat the cream cheese, remaining sugar, remaining lemon zest, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
  6. Spread the blueberry mixture and cream cheese mixture over the crust, then bake for 15 minutes, until the center is set.

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