Description
Indulgent blueberry cream cheese bars combine creamy texture with bursting berry sweetness, creating a delightful dessert that delights taste buds. Sweet and tangy layers meld perfectly, offering you a simple yet elegant treat perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Binding/Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Base/Structure Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the pan’s bottom to create a solid foundation.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl until velvety and uniform, then incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending until thoroughly integrated.
- Distribute the cream cheese mixture uniformly across the graham cracker base, ensuring an even layer.
- Generously scatter fresh blueberries across the cream cheese surface, allowing them to rest gently on top.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the filling stabilizes and the edges develop a golden-brown hue.
- Remove from oven and allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the bars set and makes clean cutting easier.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice into neat squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Choose fresh or frozen blueberries for optimal flavor and texture in the bars, ensuring they are evenly distributed across the cream cheese layer.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps and create a smooth, creamy filling that blends seamlessly.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of the bars, allowing for neat presentation and simple serving.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg