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Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

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These Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars feature a tender oat and butter crust topped with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese layer and bursting with fresh blueberries. Perfectly balanced between tart and sweet, they make a delightful dessert or snack that’s both rich and refreshing.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups quick oats, uncooked

Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (or raspberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the bars evenly.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the baking soda, salt, flour, and quick oats. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just blended. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan to form the crust.
  3. Make the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth in a bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and egg yolk, mixing well until creamy and well combined.
  4. Assemble the bars: Pour the cream cheese filling over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the fresh blueberries evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up before cutting into bars and serving.

Notes

  • For best texture, use fresh blueberries; frozen berries may release too much moisture.
  • You can substitute raspberries or a mix of berries for a different flavor profile.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To make cutting easier, chill the bars well before slicing.
  • This recipe can be doubled and baked in a larger pan but adjust the baking time accordingly.

Keywords: blueberry bars, cream cheese bars, dessert bars, easy blueberry dessert, sweet cream cheese dessert

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