Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparing the Bars
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until you achieve a sandy texture. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined 9x9-inch baking dish to create a solid crust.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until it's smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar and sour cream, mixing until fully combined and silky. Carefully fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries gently coated with cornstarch.
- Pour the luscious cheesecake filling over the prepared graham cracker crust, using a spatula to smooth the top evenly. Ensure to distribute the blueberries throughout the filling by swirling slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and cold diced butter to create the crumb topping. Blend until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheesecake filling.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the Blueberry Cheesecake Bars for 45-55 minutes. Look for the center to be set but still slightly wobbly, and the top should be lightly golden.
- Once baked, allow the dish to cool at room temperature for about an hour. Then, refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and filling to set properly.
Nutrition
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh blueberries in season. Chill completely for clean slices and a firm texture. Watch the bake time closely.
