Fourth of July Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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Creamy cheesecake bars bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon, perfect for a festive summer dessert. This American recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, melted, and cream cheese, softened into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves 9 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, stirring until evenly moistened.
  2. Step 2: Press the graham mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking pan to form an even crust layer. Bake for 10 minutes until set and golden around edges.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Step 5: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prebaked crust and gently scatter 1 cup fresh blueberries evenly on top.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles when shaken.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting into bars.

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