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a recipe photo of the Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 20 minsServings:16Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 20 minsServings:16

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:2 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:16

Servings:

16

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients7ouncesgraham crackers (13 sheets), broken into larger pieces½cuppecans, toasted (see Tip)¼teaspoonsalt⅓cupcanola oil2(8 ounce) packagesreduced-fat cream cheese, softened2cupsnonfat plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style⅔cupconfectioners' sugar1teaspoonlemon zest1tablespoonlemon juice1teaspoonvanilla extract2tablespoonslemon curd4cupsfresh blueberries

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Ingredients

7ouncesgraham crackers (13 sheets), broken into larger pieces

½cuppecans, toasted (see Tip)

¼teaspoonsalt

⅓cupcanola oil

2(8 ounce) packagesreduced-fat cream cheese, softened

2cupsnonfat plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style

⅔cupconfectioners' sugar

1teaspoonlemon zest

1tablespoonlemon juice

1teaspoonvanilla extract

2tablespoonslemon curd

4cupsfresh blueberries

Directions

Add cream cheese, yogurt, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla to the food processor. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Dollop the mixture over the crust, then gently spread into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

Place lemon curd in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave on High until warmed, about 20 seconds. Add blueberries to the bowl; toss to gently combine. Spoon over the cheesecake. Cut into 16 squares.

To make ahead

Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 1 day; continue with Step 3 just before serving.

Tip

Toasting nuts deepens the flavor and gives them a crisp, delightful crunch. To toast nuts, spread in a single layer in a small baking pan and bake in a 350°F oven until golden and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring the nuts or shaking the pan once. Transfer to a small bowl or plate to cool.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)256Calories16gFat23gCarbs6gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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