Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

I originally published this recipe in 2014 and have since added new photos, a video tutorial, and a few more success tips.

Here’s Why You’ll Love These Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

All the texture of traditional lemon cheesecake, but easier and quicker Extra creamy, extra thick Tangy-sweet flavor with loads of blueberries The cheesecake version of popular lemon blueberry cake Grab & go⁠—no fork needed!

Grab These Ingredients for the Filling

The filling we use for lemon blueberry cheesecake bars is a lot like this cheesecake pie. Lemon juice replaces the sour cream and we can get away with 1 egg since the bars aren’t quite as thick. But there’s no arguing that baking a cheesecake can be daunting: Don’t over-sweeten! Avoid over-baking! Don’t forget the water bath! Will your springform leak? We’ll find out! It’s often worth the effort⁠—I mean, I RAVE about this cheesecake recipe⁠—but if I’m looking for a quicker, less fussy cheesecake option, I usually make cheesecake pie or today’s cheesecake bars. Some helpful tips:

You need a careful ratio of 3 ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, sugar, & melted butter. Use a food processor or blender to grind 12 full-sheet graham crackers into crumbs. Stir the graham cracker crumbs and sugar together before mixing in the butter. Press into your lined pan just until it’s no longer crumbly. Do not pack down too hard.

Pre-bake the crust for 8 minutes so it has a little head start: Expect a thick filling. Make sure you spread it over the crust while the crust is still warm. Why? This will help the filling adhere to the crust a little better. Success Tip: Here’s how I like to line square baking pans. So easy! Lining the pan makes it much easier to remove the bars before slicing and serving. I use the same tip when making rice krispie treats and M&M cookie bars, too.

How to Cut Neat Squares

I wouldn’t change a thing about this recipe! The whole team loved how light they tasted, as well as how the buttery graham cracker crust complemented the lemon cheesecake filling. Finding the tasty balance between tart and sweet is tricky when it comes to lemon desserts, but these bars nail it! Slice them with a sharp knife and wipe the knife clean between each cut.