Blueberry Cheesecake Bars (Print Format)
Creamy bars with blueberry swirl on a cookie crust. Fancy enough to impress but simple to make.
# Ingredients:
→ Blueberry Topping
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
→ Crust Made With Graham Crackers
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6 tablespoons melted butter
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers
→ Creamy Cheese Mixture
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16 ounces (2 packs) cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
# Steps:
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In a small pot, mix blueberries with sugar. With the lid on, cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Let it cool and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to thicken.
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Turn oven to 350°F. Stir together graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into a greased baking dish (9x13 size).
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Blend softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one by one and finish by mixing in the vanilla. Pour it over the crust evenly.
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Lay two thick lines of chilled blueberry sauce along the pan lengthwise. Use a skewer or chopstick to swirl it gently without touching the crust.
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Place in oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until it sets in the center. Once out of the oven, cool thoroughly before slicing into bars.
# Tips:
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Blueberry sauce can be made up to 48 hours ahead of time
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Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days
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Freeze up to 30 days