Delicious Blueberry Crisp Cheesecake Bars with a crumbly topping and creamy cheesecake layer.
Author:Nicole Grace
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:9 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup of sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Gently toss and set aside to marinate.
In another bowl, mix the flour, oats, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for topping.
Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the egg, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust.
Evenly distribute the marinated blueberries over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cheesecake is set. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a twist, try substituting raspberries or strawberries for the blueberries.
You can also add a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce on top before serving for extra flavor.