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    Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

    July 27, 2020 by Chenée Lewis

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    8-Ingredient Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe with Sugar Cookie Crust and Lemon Icing | Chenée Today

    These lemon blueberry cream cheese bars are a super easy, delicious treat! Quick blueberry cheesecake bars made with store-bought sugar cookie dough will be your new go-to dessert. And if you love these blueberry cream cheese crumb bars, try my Confetti Cheesecake Bars, my Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares, or my No Bake Oreo Cheesecake!

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    Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars
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    Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    These amazing little sugar cookie blueberry cream cheese bars are bursting with blueberries and brightened by lemon zest and juice, and they all come together with just 8 ingredients? You better believe it!

    The secret? Store-bought cookie dough. Much like my Confetti Cheesecake Bars, these easy blueberry cream cheese bars are semi-homemade, made up of a quick cheesecake filling sandwiched between a sugar cookie crust and a sugar cookie crumb topping. If you can use a hand mixer and get your hands on some sugar cookie dough, you can make these 8-ingredient blueberry cheesecake bars!

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    Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Bars Ingredients

    • softened cream cheese - make sure your cream cheese is room temperature! If it's too cold, your filling might end up lumpy.
    • lemon zest - this gives the cheesecake filling its lemony flavor! You can add a little extra to boost the lemon flavor if you like.
    • pure vanilla extract - vanilla is great in everything, and goes so well with the blueberry and lemon flavors in these blueberry cream cheese bars.
    • an egg - helps to thicken and bind together the cheesecake filling.
    • granulated sugar (optional) - If you'd like to sweeten up your cheesecake layer a bit more, or if your blueberries are out of season and not that sweet, you can add a little white sugar. But trust me -- I have a major sweet tooth and with the sweetness of the blueberries, the sugar cookie dough, and the lemon icing, I didn't feel like it needed any!
    • sugar cookie dough - I used a 16.5 oz container of Pillsbury cookie dough (the kind that is cut into cookie squares. You'll need half of the dough for the crust and the other half for the topping.
    • blueberries - they can be fresh or frozen, but if you use frozen blueberries be sure to thaw them and drain any excess liquid first.
    blueberry cream cheese dessert on a plate
    Blueberry Cream Cheese Dessert

    Equipment Needed

    This lemon blueberry cream cheese bars recipe is very simple, so you won't need too many complicated tools. What I used for this recipe is a 9x9 baking pan, parchment paper, a whisk, a rubber spatula, and a hand mixer. Click below to grab some of the tools you might need:

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    Blueberry Cream Cheese Dessert Squares, Step by Step

    1. Preheat your oven and prep your pan.
    2. Beat together your cheesecake filling ingredients: cream cheese, vanilla, egg, and lemon zest, and sugar if you're using it.
    3. Press half of the sugar cookie dough into your pan and spread the cream cheese mixture on top.
    4. Sprinkle on your blueberries and top with small chunks of the remaining dough.
    5. Bake until golden brown, cool completely, then chill for 2 hours.
    6. For your icing, whip together your lemon juice and powdered sugar and drizzle over your cooled bars. Let it set, and enjoy your blueberry cream cheese bars!
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    Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Bars

    Tips and F.A.Q.

    How do I soften cream cheese quickly?

    If you're short on time, you can just remove the foil and place your cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate, and heat it in the microwave on high for 15-20 seconds. It's that easy!

    What kind of berries should I use, fresh or frozen?

    Either! If you use frozen berries, just let them sit for about 30 minutes on paper towels or in a colander to thaw and drain at room temperature.

    How do I easily remove the blueberry cream cheese dessert from the pan?

    I love making dessert bars -- they're so easy! But they became even easier once I started lining my pan with parchment paper. This quick step works on brownies, these blueberry cream cheese bars, snack cakes, and anything else that you make in a square or rectangular pan. Just cut a long strip of parchment paper that covers the whole bottom but hangs over the sides and place it in your 9x9 pan before filling it. The parchment will keep the bars from sticking to the bottom of the pan, and the pieces hanging over the side help you to remove the cooled bars all at once! This helps you to cut and serve your dessert bars easily and neatly! It's truly a game-changer!

    How do I store or freeze these blueberry cheesecake bars?

    To store your bars, place them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. These bars also freeze very well! Just allow the cut bars to freeze uncovered until solid, and then wrap in foil and place in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

    blueberry cheesecake bars on parchment paper

    If you try this recipe, I would love it if you could leave a star review rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging @chenee_today on Instagram!

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    Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars - Easy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert!

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    These lemon blueberry cream cheese bars are a super easy, delicious treat! Quick blueberry cheesecake bars made with store-bought sugar cookie dough will be your new go-to dessert. You’ll love these blueberry cream cheese crumb bars!
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 16 squares
    Calories: 206kcal
    Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

    Equipment you may need

    • 9x9 baking pan
    • parchment paper
    • hand mixer
    • stand mixer
    • rubber spatula
    • whisk
    • food scale

    Ingredients

    • baking spray
    • 8 oz (227 g) full-fat cream cheese - room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg - room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon zest
    • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar - (optional)*
    • 1 container sugar cookie dough - 16 oz to 18 oz
    • 1 cup (148 g) blueberries - thawed and drained if frozen
    • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar - (113g)
    • 1-3 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice - or as needed for desired consistency

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x9 baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper, hanging parchment over sides of pan for easy removal.
      baking spray
    • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth.
      8 oz full-fat cream cheese
    • Add vanilla, egg, lemon zest, and sugar (if using). Beat until smooth.
      1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • Press half of sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
      1 container sugar cookie dough
    • Spread cream cheese mixture over dough, and sprinkle evenly with blueberries.
      1 cup blueberries
    • Drop chunks of remaining dough evenly over blueberries.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until cookie topping is golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature, then chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.
    • To make icing, whisk together lemon juice and powdered sugar in a bowl, adding more or less lemon juice for desired consistency. Drizzle over chilled bars and allow to set before slicing.
      1 cup powdered sugar, 1-3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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    Notes

    Softening Cream Cheese Quickly: If you're short on time, you can just remove the foil and place your cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate, and heat it in the microwave on high for 15-20 seconds. It's that easy!
    How to Keep Bars from Sticking to Pan: I love making dessert bars -- they're so easy! But they became even easier once I started lining my pan with parchment paper. This quick step works on brownies, these blueberry cream cheese bars, snack cakes, and anything else that you make in a square or rectangular pan. Just cut a long strip of parchment paper that covers the whole bottom but hangs over the sides and place it in your 9x9 pan before filling it. The parchment will keep the bars from sticking to the bottom of the pan, and the pieces hanging over the side help you to remove the cooled bars all at once! This helps you to cut and serve your dessert bars easily and neatly! It's truly a game-changer!
    Storage and Freezing: To store your bars, place them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. These bars also freeze very well! Just allow the cut bars to freeze uncovered until solid, and then wrap in foil and place in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 bar | Calories: 206 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 26 mg | Sodium: 133 mg | Potassium: 29 mg | Sugar: 17 g | Calcium: 12 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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    1. Ella

      August 13, 2020 at 2:16 am

      5 stars
      Made it for a family gathering. It was absolutely delicious everyone needed seconds!! We will be making this recipe all the time.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 13, 2020 at 3:28 pm

        Fantastic! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed them!

        Reply
    2. Jazz

      August 04, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      These bars are the perfect mix of lemon, blueberry, cheesecake, and sugar cookies. You have to try them to believe it!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 05, 2020 at 3:38 am

        Thank you!! That definitely sums these bars up 🙂

        Reply
    3. Capri Lilly

      August 03, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      These bars are so delicious and so easy to make! I love the burst of blueberry in every bite! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 05, 2020 at 6:17 pm

        Thank you! The blueberries make it so delicious!

        Reply
    4. Kaluhi

      August 03, 2020 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      Oh lord!!!! I almost licked my screen!! These bites look immaculate and it is a huge plus that they are so simple to make! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 05, 2020 at 6:18 pm

        I hope you enjoy!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Immaculate Ruému

      August 03, 2020 at 6:06 am

      5 stars
      These cheesecake bars are so moist and delicious, I was tempted to eat them all by myself. The blueberries and cream cheese made them even more decadent.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 05, 2020 at 3:39 am

        I totally get that temptation! They're so good!

        Reply
    6. Marta

      August 02, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      I made these bars to serve for last night's dessert and they did NOT disappoint. The lemon added just the right amount of pucker.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 11:03 pm

        Glad you liked them! I love the lemon in there to brighten them up just a bit.

        Reply
    7. Tamara

      August 02, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      These were some of the best cheescake bars I've ever had! I can't wait to make them again for a brunch we're hosting.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 11:03 pm

        Thank you!! They're totally a go-to recipe!

        Reply
    8. Desirée

      August 02, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of those recipes I didn't know I needed until I tried it! I love blueberry everything and this recipe was no different! SO BOMB!!!!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 11:04 pm

        If you love blueberries this bars are perfect for you! Glad you enjoyed 🙂

        Reply
    9. Katrina

      August 02, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      I love baking and this was the perfect recipe for me to try something different!! This recipe is a winner!!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 11:10 pm

        Glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    10. Aly

      August 02, 2020 at 1:52 am

      5 stars
      Any dessert recipe with cream cheese - I am 100% ALL in! I was able to score all of the ingredients (glad it's only 8) yesterday during my once-a-month grocery trip and made these earlier. These were so freaking good!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 11:09 pm

        Thank you!! I'm so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    11. Andrea

      August 01, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the parchment tip. They popped out the pan easily! Delicious.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 12:20 am

        No problem!! That's one of my favorite baking tips 🙂

        Reply
    12. Britney Chamberlain

      August 01, 2020 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone in my household LOVED this recipe! These blueberry cheesecake bars were so moist and delicious. I cannot wait to make these again!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 12:20 am

        I'm glad you all enjoyed it! It's totally worth repeat bakings.

        Reply
    13. Mireille E Roc

      August 01, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of using cookie dough as a base. I couldn't wait to try it and I was not disappointed. Thank you for such a delicious and easy recipe.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 12:20 am

        You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed.

        Reply
    14. Samantha

      August 01, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      You can never go wrong with sugar cookie dough, blueberries and cream cheese! Great recipe! Yum!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 12:21 am

        I agree! They're meant for each other 🙂

        Reply
    15. Nij

      August 01, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      Substituted with gf cup for cup and plant based dairy. The family literally ate the entire batch of bars, so simple to make and so tasty. Loved the blueberries and lemon flavors together

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 12:22 am

        I'm so glad you all liked it and you were able to make the right adjustments!

        Reply
    16. Kathryn

      July 29, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      These look amazing! And they would be great to serve at a party. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 12:22 am

        You're welcome! Definitely a perfect party treat.

        Reply
    17. Shay

      July 29, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      not only are these beautiful, the ingredients are easy to get. I have everything right in my cupboards already! I can't wait tk surprise the family with these!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 12:23 am

        Awesome! Let me know how they like them! 🙂

        Reply
    18. Nathalia

      July 29, 2020 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      Wow, Chenee this one looks amazing! Would love to try a "clean" version of this sans conventional cookie dough or sugar and see how it matches up 🙂

      Nathalia | NathaliaFit - Fitness & Wellness Blog
      http://www.nathaliafit.com

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 02, 2020 at 12:24 am

        I'm sure you'd love it! Thanks!

        Reply

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