Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

Author: Calvin Rourke Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 9 servings Category: Desserts

Description

Delightful dessert bars combining creamy cream cheese with fresh blueberries and a crunchy oat crust.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
  2. 2. In a bowl, mix rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until crumbly. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. 4. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust, then sprinkle the fresh blueberries on top. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  5. 5. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the blueberry layer.
  6. 6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and set.
  7. 7. Let it cool before cutting into bars.