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Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

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Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars combine a buttery, soft crust with a rich cream cheese layer and a sweet blueberry topping. This dessert is a perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and buttery flavors, making it a delicious treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For the Blueberry Topping:

1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. For the crust, combine the flour, sugar, softened butter, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until the dough comes together, then press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let it cool slightly while preparing the cream cheese layer.
  3. For the cream cheese filling, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, egg, and flour, and mix until fully combined. The filling should be thick and creamy. Pour it evenly over the slightly cooled crust and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden around the edges.
  4. For the blueberry topping, combine the blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and the blueberries soften. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
  5. Once the cream cheese layer is set, pour the blueberry topping over it and spread evenly. Return the bars to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and the filling is fully set.
  6. Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares to allow the layers to firm up.
  7. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

You can use other berries like raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries instead of blueberries.

For added flavor, mix a teaspoon of lemon zest into the cream cheese filling.

If you prefer a crunchier topping, you can add a streusel topping before baking.

Make sure to refrigerate the bars before cutting to achieve clean, neat slices.

For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free cookies for the crust.

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