Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars – The Perfect Sweet Treat
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy, with a buttery crust that makes every bite irresistible!
If you’re always on the lookout for dessert recipes that are easy to make but still taste like they came from a fancy bakery, this one’s a must-try!
These bars start with a simple cookie crust, layered with a smooth lemon-infused cheesecake filling, and topped with bursts of juicy fresh blueberries.
They’re the kind of treat that feels light and refreshing yet totally indulgent.
No matter the occasion — whether it’s a summer get-together, a holiday treat, or just a little something to satisfy your sweet tooth — this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort!
Grab your ingredients, round up your baking tools, and keep scrolling for the full, printable recipe!
Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 square pan with parchment paper or foil.
Make the crust by crushing the cookies into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press into the bottom of the pan.
Then prepare the filling by beating cream cheese with sour cream, sugar, vanilla, egg, flour, lemon juice, and zest.
Mix until combined, fold in blueberries, and pour the lemon cheesecake filling over the crust. Top with remaining blueberries.
Bake, until the edges are golden and the center is slightly jiggly.
Once your cheesecake bars have cooled to room temperature and been chilled in the fridge for at least 4 hours, they will firm up and be much easier to cut.
Using a sharp knife, cut the bars into evenly sized pieces.
Top your cheesecake bars with a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips & Tricks for Making Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars:
- No food processor? Crush the cookies in a zippered bag using a rolling pin for a quick and easy alternative.
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling. You can leave it out for 30 minutes before using, or microwave it for 10-15 seconds.
- Switch up the blueberries by using a mix of berries like raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries. It adds a fun twist and extra color.
- Ovens can vary, so keep an eye on your bars. They’re done when the edges are golden brown, and the center is only slightly jiggly.
- These bars can be made a day or two in advance, making them a great option for gatherings.
Yes! Just make sure to fold them gently into the batter to avoid color bleeding.
Absolutely! Try using graham cracker crumbs, shortbread cookies, or even crushed pretzels for a unique twist on the crust.
You can use Greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream if needed.
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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 18 golden oreos or vanilla sandwich cookies
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- Zest from one lemon
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a 8×8 baking dish with foil or parchment paper, set aside.
- Place the cookies in a food processor and process into crumbs, or crush them in a zippered bag.
- Mix the crumbs with the melted butter, press into the baking dish to form a crust, set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and with a hand mixer, mix until smooth with no lumps.
- Add the sour cream, sugar, vanilla, egg, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Mix until combined, scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add in ¾ of the blueberries and fold them in.
- Pour on top of the crust. Top with the remaining blueberries.
- Bake for 36 minutes, until the center is very slightly jiggly and the edges start to brown.
- Let cool on the counter top, cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set up.
- Cut, serve, enjoy. Garnish Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars with more blueberries, lemon wedges, and whipped cream if desired.
I have made these bars before and they were scrumptious. Best recipe I have found. Unfortunately I lost the recipe and link until now. Lucky for me. But I notice that the recipe says to bake at 325 degrees but in your step by step description you say 350 degrees. Can you clarify please?
Oh gosh I am so sorry, I thought I had updated it. It’s 350.
I plan on using graham crackers for the crust. How many should I use or how many cups would I need once crumbled? Thank you!
I am not sure to be honest, maybe find a tried & true graham cracker crust recipe?
My husband doesn’t eat graham crackers. I usually substitute ginger snaps, crushed. Plus it adds an extra zing to an already awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Love that idea!
Will frozen blueberries work in this recipe? I’m thinking to layer them on the bottom of the baked crust, then add the cream cheese filling and the top layer of berries? Suggestions??
Yes, but I wouldn’t dethaw them.
Love this recipe!!! Thank you for posting. I used frozen blueberries, just dried them off as best I could. Also, made with vanilla wafers and a few shortbread cookies (those sure were easy to crush) That is what I had on hand and came out delicious. I would do the same thing next time too. Thx again for the recipe. It goes on my favorites.
My husband loves this dessert. I found that Oreo makes a lemon cream filled cookies. I used these instead of the original vanilla sandwich. I took them to a church potluck and was told by my asst. pastor that they should be illegal, because they could be habit forming.
Oh I love that haha!
Do you use the whole oreo cookie, cream center and all?
Yes you do!