Go Back
+ servings
Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars for the Ultimate Sweet Escape

Satisfy your sweet cravings with these Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars, combining creamy filling and vibrant blueberries into a delightful dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 53 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crumble Base
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar optional granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat
  • 1 cup quick oats or rolled oats
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best taste
  • 1 number egg yolk
For the Topping
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh, thawed if frozen

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ¼ teaspoon of salt, 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, and 1 cup of quick oats until combined.
  4. Press half of the crumble mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 13 minutes.
  5. Beat 8 ounces of cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 egg yolk.
  6. Pour the cream cheese filling evenly over the baked crust.
  7. Sprinkle fresh blueberries over the filling and top with the remaining crumble mixture, pressing lightly.
  8. Bake for another 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for about an hour before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for at least another hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is room temperature for easy mixing. Keep an eye on baking to prevent drying out. Consider adding lemon zest for extra flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!