Lemony Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Lemony Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 Tbs. unsalted butter or nonhydrogenated margarine; 2 Tbs. canola oil; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 12 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 Tbs. cornstarch; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 cups fresh (or frozen and partially thawed) blueberries

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. unsalted butter or nonhydrogenated margarine
2 Tbs. canola oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
12 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbs. cornstarch
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups fresh (or frozen and partially thawed) blueberries

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Coat 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3
To make Crust: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in mixing bowl.
4
Using electric mixer, beat butter, oil and sugar in second mixing bowl until smooth.
5
Add egg and vanilla to butter mixture; beat until smooth.
6
Add dry ingredients, and mix with rubber spatula until dry ingredients are moist.
7
Transfer dough to baking dish, and use piece of plastic wrap to press it into even layer on bottom.
8
Bake about 20 minutes, or until puffed and brown around edges.
9
Meanwhile, to make Cream Cheese Filling: Using electric mixer or food processor, blend cream cheese, sugar and cornstarch until smooth and creamy.
10
Add eggs, lemon zest and vanilla; beat or process until smooth.
11
Spread blueberries over baked crust.
12
Pour cream cheese batter over berries, spreading evenly.
13
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until filling has set.
14
Let cool completely in pan on wire rack.
15
Using knife coated with cooking spray, cut into 24 bars.

1725

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1/4 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Lemony Blueberry Cheesecake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemony Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

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