Blueberry Cheesecake Bars (Like in the Image)

🕒 Time

• Prep: 25 minutes

• Bake: 35–40 minutes

• Chill: 4 hours (or overnight)

🍽 Servings

12–16 bars

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Ingredients

1️⃣ Crust

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive biscuits)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tbsp sugar

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2️⃣ Cheesecake Filling

• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• pinch of salt

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3️⃣ Blueberry Topping

• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

• ⅓ cup sugar

• 2 tsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp water

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. In a bowl combine:

   • graham cracker crumbs

   • sugar

   • melted butter

3. Mix until texture resembles wet sand.

4. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.

5. Bake for 10 minutes.

6. Remove and let cool.

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Step 2: Make Cheesecake Filling

1. In a large bowl beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add sugar and mix until creamy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.

4. Mix in:

   • vanilla

   • sour cream

   • flour

   • salt

5. Beat until smooth and lump-free.

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Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake Layer

1. Pour filling over the cooled crust.

2. Smooth the top with a spatula.

3. Bake for 35–40 minutes.

✔ Center should be slightly jiggly but set.

4. Cool completely at room temperature.

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Step 4: Make Blueberry Topping

1. Add to saucepan:

   • blueberries

   • sugar

   • lemon juice

2. Cook over medium heat until berries release juice.

3. Mix cornstarch + water in a small bowl.

4. Pour slurry into the blueberries and stir.

5. Cook 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.

6. Stir in vanilla.

7. Cool to room temperature.

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Step 5: Assemble

1. Spread blueberry topping over the cheesecake.

2. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

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Step 6: Serve

• Slice into bars or squares.

• Garnish with extra blueberries.

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💡 Pro Tips

• Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.

• Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

• For stronger berry flavor, add ½ cup blueberry jam to the topping.