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Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Bars

Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Bars

Delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Bars featuring a crumbly crust, sweet blueberry filling, and cream cheese layer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Crust & Crumble

  • 1 cup white sugar Adds sweetness and golden color.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Base of the crumble; gives structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Lightens the dough.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • Zest of 1 lemon Adds brightness.
  • 1 cup cold butter Cut into small cubes.
  • 1 large egg Binds the dough.

Blueberry Filling

  • 4 cups fresh blueberries Ripe fresh berries preferred.
  • ½ cup white sugar Sweetens the berries.
  • 4 teaspoon cornstarch Thickens the filling.
  • Juice of 1 lemon Enhances flavor.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 4 oz cream cheese Softened.
  • ¼ cup sugar Sweetens the cream cheese.
  • 1 large egg Helps layer bake smooth.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Rounds out the flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
  • Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg until combined.
  • Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In another bowl, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Pour over the crust.
  • In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over blueberry layer.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture on top.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • Allow to chill for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bars, blueberry, Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Bars, cream cheese, crumb, dessert
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