Description
These Amazing Lemon Blueberry Crisp Cheesecake Bars combine the rich texture of cheesecake with a delightful crisp topping, making them a perfect summer dessert. They’re easy to make and require minimal effort, allowing you to enjoy more time in the sunshine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined and crumbly.
- Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth using an electric mixer. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to break them.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the cheesecake filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the topping is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Once set, slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers and flour. These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: lemon, blueberry, cheesecake, dessert, summer, easy recipe