Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

Blueberry cream cheese bars, a sweet fruity bar that is sure to please any sweet tooth. The blueberries are sweet and juicy and the cream cheese gives these bars a little tang.

I love baking with fresh blueberries, these berries give every baked item a wonderful flavor. You’re going to love the combination of the blueberries, crumble, and cream cheese.

The bars are simple to make, only a few simple steps. This is something that the whole family enjoys. Plus the fact that it is blueberry season is another a good reason to share this delicious dessert.

Help Tips:

• Make sure to have the butter, cream cheese, and egg at room temperature. This will make the whole process of mixing ingredients together so much easier.
• Use old fashion oats for a chewier crumble. I like the whole grain oat kernels for this recipe. If you want something a little lighter use quick oats.
• Bake until the topping is golden brown and just so the cream cheese is set.
• Keep the bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
• Remove from the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

Step for making Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars:

Step one

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 9-inch pan.

Step two

Prepare the crumble for the crust and the topping. Combine the flour, old fashion oats, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar,  and salt and mix together. Add the butter and cut in until it is blended.

Step three

Reserve 1 1/4 cups of the crumble for the topping. Press the remaining crumble into the prepared baking pan.

Step four

Place the baking pan into the preheated oven and bake the crust for 8 minutes or until set.

Step five

While the crust is baking prepare the filling.

Step six

With an electric mixer beat the cream cheese for a minute or two add the sugar and mix until well combined. Add the egg and almond extract and mix in until blended. Fold in the blueberries.

Step seven

Once the crust is baked remove from the oven. Spread the cream cheese mixture over top of the crust.

Step eight

Crumble the reserved oat topping over the top of the filling. Return to the oven and bake for another 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is set 37 to 42 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a cooling rack.

Here are more easy bar recipes:

• Congo Bars
• Turtle Bars
• Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

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Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

Blueberry cream cheese bars, a sweet fruity bar that is sure to please any sweet tooth. The blueberries are sweet and juicy and the cream cheese gives these bars a little tang.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blueberry cream cheese bars, blueberry bars. cream cheese bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 42 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 bars

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Dawn

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old fashion oats
• 3/4 cup butter
• Filling-
• 1 8 ounce cream cheese
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups blueberries

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the flour, sugars, salt, and oats mix together. Add the butter and by fork or hand mix the butter with the dry ingredients until well blended.
• Reserve 1 1/4 cups of the oats mixture for the topping. Press the remaining crumbs into a greased 9 x 9-inch baking pan. Place this in the oven and bake for 8 minutes or until set.
• While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. Beat the cream cheese and the sugar with an electric mix. Add the egg and almond extract mix until blended. Fold in the blueberries.
• Once the crust is done baking remove from oven. Spread the cream cheese mixture over top of the crust.
• Crumble the reserved oat mixture over the top of the filling. Return to the oven and bake for another 37 to 42 minutes until the bars are lightly browned.

Notes

1. Make sure to have the cream cheese, butter, and egg at room temperature for easier mixing.
2. Use old fashion oats for this recipe.
3. Store the bars in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
4. Cool completely before cutting the bars for easier serving.

 

 

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.5g | Fat: 14.3g | Saturated Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 22g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published on July 17, 2015. It has been updated with new content and pictures on June 25, 2020.