Name: Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 9 people
Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 4 tablespoons salted butter; 16 ounces whipped cream cheese; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups blueberries; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup 1-minute oatmeal; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup light brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are fruity, creamy, decadent, and perfect for sharing! They're made of a graham cracker crust layered with cheesecake, blueberry filling, and topped with spiced oatmeal crumble.

Prep25 min

Cook1 hr 25 min

Total6 hr 20 min

Yield9 people

Calories547

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are fruity, creamy, decadent, and perfect for sharing! They’re made of a graham cracker crust layered with cheesecake, blueberry filling, and topped with spiced oatmeal crumble.

Close up photo of a slice of blueberry cheesecake bars on a white plate with milk and sunflowers in the background.

Fruity Decadent Dessert Bars

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This layered dessert is way easier to make than the real thing but it’s just as irresistible. And don’t forget, it’s a great way to show off freshly-picked blueberries when they’re in season!

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Slice of blueberry cheesecake with crumble topping on a white plate.

Ingredients For Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Graham Cracker Crust – For this Graham Cracker Crust recipe, you just need graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar!
Cheesecake Filling – The center of this dessert is made with whipped cream cheese, an egg, sugar, and a bit of vanilla.
Blueberry Filling – Fresh blueberries are simmered with light brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla. A bit of cornstarch helps thicken the sauce up.
Oatmeal Crumble Topping – This is made with instant oatmeal, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and butter!

How To Make Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

1. Crust: Add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to a medium mixing bowl and mix until all the crumbs are evenly moistened.

2. Then transfer the mixture to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and evenly press it into the bottom. Then bake the crust for 8 minutes.

Ingredients to make a graham cracker crust in a metal mixing bowl.

3. Cheesecake: To make the creamy filling, you’ll add the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl and then beat until completely smooth, about 2 minutes.

Ingredients to make a cheesecake filling in a metal mixing bowl.

4. Blueberry Topping: The highlight of the dish is this gooey, purple, spiced blueberry sauce. You’ll add the blueberries and lemon juice to a small saucepan and cook them down for several minutes. Then whisk in the spices and cornstarch and simmer until thickened.

spices being added to a pot of simmering blueberries.

5. Crumble Topping: The final layer is a mix of oatmeal, sugar, butter, and spices that are worked together with a pastry cutter or by hand until crumbly and combined.

Ingredients to make a crumble topping in a metal mixing bowl.

6. Assemble: After baking the graham cracker crust, spread the cheesecake mixture evenly in the pan. Then top the cheesecake with the blueberry mixture and finish off with the crumble topping.

7. Then bake for about an hour.

8. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.

How To Make Blueberry Cheesecake Bars With A Shortbread Crust

If you prefer shortbread crust, try this simple recipe in place of the graham cracker crust:

– 2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 4 tablespoons salted butter melted

Combine shortbread cookie crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl and make a small well. Pour the melted butter in the well and mix until evenly combined.

Transfer the crust mixture to the prepared baking pan and gently press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes.

Step by step photo collage showing how to make blueberry cheesecake bars.

How To Freeze Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Once the bars are completely cooled, place them in the freezer, uncovered, for a few hours. When they’re firm, cover with aluminum foil and place in a heavy-duty freezer bag.

When you’re ready to eat them, unwrap them completely while still frozen, otherwise, the cheesecake will stick to the foil. Thaw at room temperature. You can choose to freeze them sliced or whole.

Storage Instructions For Cheesecake Bars

These dessert bars can be left at room temperature for up to two hours while serving and enjoying them. After that, they need to be covered tightly and transferred to the fridge to store for 3 to 4 days.

Fork taking a bite out of a slice of blueberry cheesecake with crumb topping.

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Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

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Lining your baking pan with parchment paper makes it really easy to remove the bars from the pan for slicing after they’ve chilled. If you don’t have parchment paper, you can spray the pan with cooking spray and serve them right from the baking dish.
After 2 hours at room temperature, the bars should be put back in the refrigerator.
Shelf Life: Enjoy chilled leftovers for 3 to 4 days after making!
To Freeze: This recipe freezes great! Once the bars are completely cooled, place them in the freezer, uncovered, for a few hours. When they’re firm, cover with aluminum foil and place in a heavy-duty freezer bag.
When you’re ready to eat them, unwrap them completely while still frozen, otherwise, the cheesecake will stick to the foil. Thaw at room temperature. You can choose to freeze them sliced or whole.