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Fixing 1 Flawed Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
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Enjoy these bright, creamy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars. They offer a tangy, sweet flavor perfect for any gathering, featuring a buttery crust and a smooth, fruit-studded filling.

Ingredients

  • Crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Crust: 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • Crust: 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Crust: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • Filling: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • Filling: 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Filling: 3 large eggs
  • Filling: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Filling: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Filling: 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Topping: 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  4. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
  8. Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the warm, partially baked crust.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has only a slight wobble.
  10. Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Once cool, chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For the best texture, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
  • Chilling is essential for clean, easy cutting.
  • If you prefer a slightly firmer crust, you can bake it for an extra 5 minutes.

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