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NO BAKE BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

This is one of the best recipes ever for no bake cheesecake bars. It's so simple to make, and the chocolate crust really sets off the flavors of the smooth and creamy cheesecake, and the fresh blueberry topping. You'll want to keep this where you can easily find it, because it will definitely be a favorite to make again and again.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword blueberries, cheesecake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling and Refrigeration Time 1 day 1 hour
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE CRUST:

  • 18 chocolate graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 stick of butter melted

FOR THE FILLING:

  • 24 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla

BLUEBERRY TOPPING:

  • 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries washed and drained
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 teaspoons corn starch
  • water to cover blueberries while cooking

Instructions

  1. Place the chocolate graham crackers in the blender or food processor, and pulse for several seconds at a time until the crackers are fine crumbs. Line a 9 X 9 square pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave the parchment paper hanging over the sides of the pan 4 or 5 inches, for easy removal. Line the pan in both directions so all 4 sides are covered, and press the paper around the pan, so it's secure and not loose.

  2. Pour the graham cracker crumbs into the pan, add the sugar and melted butter, and mix well, coating the crumbs in the butter. When well blended, press the crust into the bottom of the pan with fingers, pressing into all four corners, and smooth evenly with the back of a Tablespoon. Place the crust in the freezer.

  3. In a blender, place the softened cream cheese, and pulse a few times to mix the cream cheese. Add the heavy cream, and continue to mix until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, sugar, and vanilla, and blend until the cheesecake mixture is well blended, smooth, and creamy. Remove crust from freezer, and pour cheesecake on graham cracker crust, and place back in the freezer.

  4. Place the washed blueberries in a heavy saucepan, and cover them with water. Turn the heat on high, add the sugar and lemon juice, and bring to a boil. Stir, and turn the heat to medium, and let the blueberries continue to cook until they begin to burst. Continue stirring the blueberries often to prevent sticking. Turn the heat to low, and let the blueberries simmer for 5 minutes, stirring almost constantly.

  5. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until blended and smooth, slowly, pour the cornstarch into the blueberries, stirring constantly, until blueberries begin to thicken. Remove from heat, and set on a wire rack to cool for about 15 minutes.

  6. Place the saucepan in the freezer to speed up cooling the blueberries. Give them about 30 - 45 minutes to cool, and remove them from the freezer. Remove the cheesecake from the freezer, and pour the blueberries on top of the cheesecake. Cover the cheesecake bars with parchment paper, and foil, and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours to completely set. When ready to serve, cut in 1 1/2 X 3 inch bars. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
NO BAKE BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 264mg11%
Potassium 103mg3%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 870IU17%
Vitamin C 2.1mg3%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.