Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

These Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the tangy flavor of cream cheese with the sweetness of fresh blueberries. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and sure to impress your guests.

This recipe is straightforward and utilizes simple ingredients, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Enjoy these delicious bars as a sweet treat or a refreshing dessert.

Delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Dessert Bars

These bars feature a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese topped with a generous amount of fresh blueberries, all sitting on a buttery crust. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 servings.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread the mixture evenly over the baked crust.
Add Blueberries: Sprinkle the fresh blueberries over the cream cheese layer and drizzle with lemon juice.
Bake Again: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cream cheese layer is set.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.