Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars: Indulgent Delight for Home Bakers
These Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars are a delightful treat that combines the creamy texture of cream cheese with the sweet-tart flavor of blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add in softened butter and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Can substitute frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg