Lemon Blueberry Crumb Bars Dessert

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Lemon blueberry crumb bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that you won’t want to miss! These bars are the perfect combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries. With their crumbly texture and irresistible flavor, they’re sure to become a new favorite.

To make these bars, start by combining flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then, press half of the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Next, spread a layer of blueberry jam over the crust. Top with fresh blueberries and sprinkle with lemon zest.

In another bowl, mix together eggs, lemon juice, sugar, flour, and baking powder until well combined. Pour this mixture over the blueberries and then sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.


Lemon Blueberry Crumb Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 45 minutes | Total Time 55 minutes


Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Bars

  • 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
  • 1 package of yellow cake mix
  • 2 eggs divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice divided
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 (8- ounces) packages of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 pints fresh blueberries

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more if needed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang, so you can pull the cheesecake out of the dish when it’s done.

Make the Cheesecake Bars

  • Melt the butter in the microwave. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Beat with a hand held mixer until well blended.
  • Press about 2/3 of this mixture into the bottom of the baking pan to create the bottom crust.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and the sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add the remaining egg, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Beat until well combined.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust. Top with the blueberries.
  • Pinch small pieces of the remaining cake mixture and distribute them evenly over the blueberries.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.

Make the Glaze

  • Whisk together the ingredients for the glaze. You want to reach a pourable consistency. Add additional powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed.
  • Remove from the oven and drizzle the glaze over the cheesecake while it is still warm.
  • Cool completely and refrigerate for about 30 to 45 minutes so the bars set and are easier to cut.
  • Remove from the fridge and lift the baked cheesecake using the excess parchment paper as handles. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Lemons: 1 medium-size lemon yields approximately 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 2 to 3 tablespoons of lemon juice (depending on size).
  • Chill the bars in the refrigerator before removing them from the baking pan and slicing them.
  • Bars stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. You can freeze the bars for about 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Use full fat cream cheese for best results.
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