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Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:5 hrs 20 minsServings:9
Active Time:20 mins
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:5 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 20 mins
Servings:9
Servings:
9
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Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Barsare made with fresh, wholesome ingredients to create a crowd-pleasing dessert that is not only easy to make, but super portable. Using both the zest and juice of the lemon intensifies the lemony flavor and gives this dessert a boost of immune-supporting vitamin C. The antioxidant-rich blueberries add color, texture and sweetness—allowing the added sugar in this recipe to stay low. Keep reading for our expert tips on how to get the perfect crust, why cream cheese selection is important and how long to let your cheesecake chill before it’s ready to cut.
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Nutrition Notes
Rachel Marek, Holly Dreesman
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8graham cracker sheets4tablespoonsunsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted18-ounce packagereduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature¼cupgranulated sugar¼cupsour creamorplain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style1large eggZest of 1 large lemon3tablespoonslemon juice1teaspoonvanilla extractPinch of salt1 ½cupsblueberries
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Ingredients
8graham cracker sheets
4tablespoonsunsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
18-ounce packagereduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
¼cupgranulated sugar
¼cupsour creamorplain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style
1large egg
Zest of 1 large lemon
3tablespoonslemon juice
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 ½cupsblueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray.
Process graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Drizzle with butter and pulse until the crumbs are coated. Transfer to the prepared pan and press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 10 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. (Leave the oven on.)
Meanwhile, wipe out the food processor bowl. Place softened cream cheese, sugar, sour cream (or yogurt), egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla and salt in the food processor bowl. Process until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in blueberries.
Pour the filling evenly over the baked crust. Bake until the center appears just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours more.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. You can also freeze them individually wrapped for up to 3 months, and they can be thawed out overnight in the fridge.
We love the taste of the graham crackers with these bars, but you can be creative with cookies, and it will be just as delicious. Try crushing up digestive biscuits, vanilla wafers, animal crackers, ginger snaps or chocolate wafers.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)221Calories13gFat23gCarbs4gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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