a delightful dessert treat
Indulge in the heavenly experience of our irresistible Blueberry Cheesecake bars, where the luscious flavors of fresh blueberries and creamy cheesecake come together in a perfect harmony. With a buttery biscuit crust as the foundation and a rich layer of cheesecake topped with homemade blueberry jam, this dessert is a must try for any sweet tooth!!
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Why You’ll love these Blueberry cheesecake bars
If you are on the hunt for a delightful dessert that will elevate your gatherings and satisfy your cravings, look no further. Our Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Whether it’s a picnic, birthday party or simply a sweet treat for yourself these bars are the ideal choice. They are perfectly sized for sharing or enjoying on the go!
Essential Equipment for perfect blueberry cheesecake bars
Before diving into this delightful recipe, gather the following equipment to ensure a smooth baking experience
Equipment
You’ll need to make irresistible blueberry cheesecake bars
- Mixing bowl, for mixing ingredients
- Blender or food processor, to crumble the biscuits and blend the cheesecake filling if necessary
- Measuring cups and spoons or food scale for precise ingredient measurement
- spatula, for spreading the cheesecake mixture evenly
- baking pan, a square or rectangular pan
- whisk, for mixing the cheesecake filling throughly
- Saucepan, to make blueberry jam
- Cooling rack, to allow the bars to cool properly.
a list of ingredients used for this recipe and their uses in this recipe
crust
- Biscuits, you can also use graham crackers for the crust.
- butter, has to be melted but can’t be hot
cheesecake filling
- Eggs, make sure they’re room temperature
- cream cheese, you can change it for mascarpone cheese, also make sure its room temperature.
- heavy whipping cream, adds creaminess to the cheesecake
- condensed milk, makes the cheesecake taste a thousand times better
- granulated sugar, used to sweeten the cake
- cornstarch, helps thicken the cheesecake filing
- Vanilla extract
blueberry jam
- Blueberries, juicy and delicious blueberries used for the jam
- granulated sugar, used to sweeten the jam
- lemon juice
Important tips for the best blueberry Cheesecake Bars
– Always let your melted butter cool slightly before mixing it with crushed biscuits to maintain the ideal texture.
– Ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth filing.
– if your cheesecake mixture has lumps, blend it until smooth for a velvety texture.
– Low and slow baking, bake at a low temperature to avoid unattractive lines on the top of your Cheesecake.
– To avoid unnecessary lumps, mix the cornstarch with a couple tablespoons of heavy cream before adding to the rest of the cheesecake batter.
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RECIPE
Recipe in cups and grams. You can find the cup measurements in the printable recipe scrolling down at the end.
ingredients
crust
- 100 grams biscuits
- 50 grams melted butter
cheesecake filling
- 3 eggs
- 450 grams cream cheese
- 200 grams heavy whipping cream
- 160 grams condensed milk
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 40 grams cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
blueberry jam
- 250 grams blueberries
- 100 grams sugar
- Half lemon
step by step
Crust
1)First step, crust
Begin by placing your biscuits in a blender or food processor. Pulse the biscuits until they become fine crumbs. If you prefer, you can also place the biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin./
Next, transfer the biscuit crumbs into a mixing bowl and pour in the melted butter. Ensure the butter is not too hot as it can alter the texture of your crust. Mix the crumbs and butter throughly until the mixture resembles wet sand.
2)Second step, press the crust into your greased baking pan
Now, press the biscuit mixture firmly into the bottom of your greased baking pan. Use the back of a measuring cup or your fingers to evenly distribute and compact the crust. This step is crucial for ensuring that your crust holds together after baking, once pressed down place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
cheesecake
3)Third step, create the cheesecake filling
Now that your crust is chilling, it’s time to make the creamy cheesecake filling. In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese and condensed milk. Using a whisk, mix these ingredients together until smooth and creamy. It’s important that the cream cheese is at room temperature as this prevents lumps in your filling.
Next, add the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and heavy whipping cream to the mixture. Whisk everything together for a few minutes until fully combined and silky smooth. If you notice any lumps, feel free to blend the mixture in a blender for a few seconds to achieve that perfect creamy consistency.
4)Forth step, preheat the oven
Once your cheesecake filling is ready, pour it over the chilled biscuit crust in the baking pan. Make sure to spread it evenly using a spatula. Preheat the oven at 160 C ( 320 F )
blueberry jam
5)Fifth step, prepare the homemade blueberry jam
While the oven is preheating, begin preparing the blueberry jam. In a medium saucepan combine fresh blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and burning. Allow the blueberries to break down and thicken, this should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
Once thickened remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside.
BAKE
6)Sixth step, bake
Spread 1/4 part of the blueberry jam onto the cheesecake. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1h to 1h and 20 minutes. To check doneness insert a toothpick into the center of the cheesecake. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, your cheesecake is ready.
After it has finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
7)Seventh step, assemble and chill the bars
Once it has cooled, spread a generous layer of the homemade blueberry jam over the surface of the cheesecake, ensuring even coverage. The combination of the creamy cheesecake and sweet blueberry jam creates a perfect balance of flavors.
Now, cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.i chilling time allows the flavors to meld beautifully and ensures the bars set properly.
8)Eight step, slice, serve and enjoy
It’s time for you to slice your irresistible blueberry cheesecake bars into squares or rectangles. For a beautiful presentation, consider garnishing each piece with fresh blueberries and mint leaves. These bars are best enjoyed cold, offering a velvety and creamy texture that enhances the delightful flavors of blueberry and cheesecake.
Blueberry cheesecake bar
Equipment
- Mixing bowl, for mixing ingredients
- Blender or food processor, to crumble the biscuits and blend the cheesecake filling if necessary
- Measuring cups and spoons or food scale for precise ingredient measurement
- spatula, for spreading the cheesecake mixture evenly
- baking pan, a square or rectangular pan
- whisk, for mixing the cheesecake filling throughly
- Saucepan, to make blueberry jam
- Cooling rack, to allow the bars to cool properly.
Ingredients
crust
- 100 grams biscuits
- 50 grams melted butter
cheesecake filling
- 3 eggs
- 450 grams cream cheese
- 200 grams heavy whipping cream
- 160 grams condensed milk
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 40 grams cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
blueberry jam
- 250 grams blueberries
- 100 grams sugar
- Half lemon
Instructions
Crust
1)First step, crust
- Begin by placing your biscuits in a blender or food processor. Pulse the biscuits until they become fine crumbs. If you prefer, you can also place the biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin./
- Next, transfer the biscuit crumbs into a mixing bowl and pour in the melted butter. Ensure the butter is not too hot as it can alter the texture of your crust. Mix the crumbs and butter throughly until the mixture resembles wet sand.
2)Second step, press the crust into your greased baking pan
- Now, press the biscuit mixture firmly into the bottom of your greased baking pan. Use the back of a measuring cup or your fingers to evenly distribute and compact the crust. This step is crucial for ensuring that your crust holds together after baking, once pressed down place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
cheesecake
3)Third step, create the cheesecake filling
- Now that your crust is chilling, it’s time to make the creamy cheesecake filling. In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese and condensed milk. Using a whisk, mix these ingredients together until smooth and creamy. It’s important that the cream cheese is at room temperature as this prevents lumps in your filling.
- Next, add the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and heavy whipping cream to the mixture. Whisk everything together for a few minutes until fully combined and silky smooth. If you notice any lumps, feel free to blend the mixture in a blender for a few seconds to achieve that perfect creamy consistency.
4)Forth step, preheat the oven
- Once your cheesecake filling is ready, pour it over the chilled biscuit crust in the baking pan. Make sure to spread it evenly using a spatula. Preheat the oven at 160 C ( 320 F )
blueberry jam
5)Fifth step, prepare the homemade blueberry jam
- While the oven is preheating, begin preparing the blueberry jam. In a medium saucepan combine fresh blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and burning. Allow the blueberries to break down and thicken, this should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Once thickened remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside.
BAKE
6)Sixth step, bake
- Spread 1/4 part of the blueberry jam onto the cheesecake. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1h to 1h and 20 minutes. To check doneness insert a toothpick into the center of the cheesecake. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, your cheesecake is ready.
- After it has finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
7)Seventh step, assemble and chill the bars
- Once it has cooled, spread a generous layer of the homemade blueberry jam over the surface of the cheesecake, ensuring even coverage. The combination of the creamy cheesecake and sweet blueberry jam creates a perfect balance of flavors.
- Now, cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.i chilling time allows the flavors to meld beautifully and ensures the bars set properly.
8)Eight step, slice, serve and enjoy
- It’s time for you to slice your irresistible blueberry cheesecake bars into squares or rectangles. For a beautiful presentation, consider garnishing each piece with fresh blueberries and mint leaves. These bars are best enjoyed cold, offering a velvety and creamy texture that enhances the delightful flavors of blueberry and cheesecake.
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