Description
These Blueberry Crisp Cheesecake Bars combine a buttery crust, creamy cheesecake filling, juicy blueberries, and a cinnamon oat crumble for a refreshing summer dessert.
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For the Topping
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix in the sour cream until fully combined.
4. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the slightly cooled crust and spread evenly.
5. Sprinkle the fresh blueberries evenly across the cheesecake layer.
6. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture forms a crumbly topping.
7. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the blueberries.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is slightly set.
9. Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about 2 hours, then refrigerate until fully chilled before slicing into squares.
Notes
Keep the butter very cold when making the crust and crumble to achieve a flaky texture.
Toss blueberries lightly with a teaspoon of cornstarch if they are very juicy to prevent sogginess.
Chilling the bars thoroughly before cutting helps create clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg