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Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

June 25, 2020 By Dawn 11 Comments

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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.

Side view of blueberry bars on a white plate.

 

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.

Overlooking at a blueberry crumble bar on a white plate.

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.

Stacked blueberry bars on a white plate.

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.

Flour, sugar, oats, and butter in a glass bowl
Oat crumble in a glass bowl.

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.

Cream cheese in a bowl.
Sugar added to the beaten cream cheese.

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.

Egg added to the cream cheese mixture.
Blue berries on top of the filling.
Filling is add to the baking pan.

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.

The crumble is sprinkled over top of the bars.
Baked blueberry bars in a baking pan.

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Blueberry bars on a white plate

 

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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.
5 from 3 votes
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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.

 

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  1. gloria

    July 18, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    Look delicious! I love blueberries, really all berries:))))

    Reply
  2. Joanne

    July 19, 2015 at 7:06 am

    I am quite blueberry obsessed lately…these bars sound perfect!

    Reply
  3. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal

    July 20, 2015 at 7:28 am

    Blueberries and cream cheese sound absolutely delightful paired together!

    Reply
  4. tania | My Kitchen Stories

    July 20, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Lucky you with so many blueberries around. I know I would love this and can’t wait for blueberries to appear here

    Reply
  5. Reeni

    July 20, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    I am one of those blueberry loving people and my mouth is watering over these! They look positively scrumptious! Especially with cream cheese oats. My favorites.

    Reply
  6. angiesrecipes

    June 25, 2020 at 11:26 pm

    They look fantastic with the thick layer of crumble 🙂

    Reply
  7. Alex

    June 26, 2020 at 4:04 am

    5 stars
    Adore anything with blueberry and these bars look amazing!

    Reply
  8. M. Irfan Shahid

    June 27, 2020 at 12:49 am

    It looks amazing and wonderful in taste. I love to eat these. When will you offer me…

    Reply
  9. Liz

    June 28, 2020 at 5:37 am

    5 stars
    YUM!!! Such a perfect summer treat!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Dawn! xo

    Reply
  10. John / Kitchen Riffs

    June 30, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    Golly! It’s blueberry season, isn’t it? Love cream cheese anything, and these bars look outstanding. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. David @ Spiced

    July 1, 2020 at 6:40 am

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds delicious, Dawn! Fresh blueberry season is just beginning here in New York, and we are thinking about going to pick a bunch either this weekend or next. This recipe is perfect timing…and it looks so tasty, too!

    Reply

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