Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars Recipe
These Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars combine a buttery oat crust with a rich, creamy sweetened cream cheese filling, topped with fresh blueberries and an oat crumble. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a delightful balance of tangy fruit and sweet cream in every bite—perfect for dessert or a special snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Total Time: 53 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust & Crumble
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1 1/3 cups quick oats, uncooked
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup blueberries (or raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly coat it with cooking spray for easy removal.
- Make crust: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Stir in the baking soda, salt, flour, and quick oats until the mixture forms a crumbly dough. Press half of this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake this crust layer for 13 minutes to set.
- Prepare filling: While the crust bakes, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and the egg yolk and mix well for a creamy filling.
- Assemble bars: When the crust comes out of the oven, pour the cream cheese filling evenly over it and spread smoothly. Scatter the blueberries evenly on top of the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining oat crumble mixture over the berries and gently press it down for coverage.
- Bake bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the crumble topping turn golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate to chill before cutting into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute blueberries with raspberries or mixed berries.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Pressing the crumble topping lightly helps it stay intact during baking.
- These bars are best served chilled and keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- If desired, brush the berries with a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving for added sweetness.
Keywords: blueberry bars, cream cheese bars, oat crumble bars, baked dessert bars, sweetened condensed milk bars
Find it online: https://nayabaker.com/blueberry-cream-cheese-bars-recipe/
