Description
Delightful Cheesy Blueberry Bars with a buttery, crumbly crust and a creamy, tangy filling studded with juicy blueberries.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Rolled oats
1 cup Cold unsalted butter
¼ cup Maple syrup or honey
½ teaspoon Sea salt
2 (8-ounce) blocks Cream cheese
½ cup Maple syrup or honey
2 Large eggs
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
2 cups Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, and salt. Cut in the cold butter and sweetener until crumbly
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Pre-bake for 10-12 minutes
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sweetener and eggs one at a time
- Mix in vanilla and lemon zest, then fold in blueberries
- Pour filling over the crust and sprinkle remaining crumble on top
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set, then cool at room temperature and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours before slicing
Notes
Use frozen blueberries if needed, tossing them with flour to prevent sinking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320-350 kcal
- Sugar: 18-22 g
- Sodium: 150-180 mg
- Fat: 18-22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10-12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8-10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35-40 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 6-8 g
- Cholesterol: 60-70 mg