Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe: Perfect Crowd-Pleasing DessertBlueberry Cheesecake Bars

Looking for a dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with the convenience of bar cookies? These blueberry cheesecake bars deliver all the creamy, tangy goodness of traditional cheesecake in an easy-to-serve format perfect for feeding crowds.

With a buttery graham cracker crust, silky cream cheese filling, and vibrant blueberry topping, these bars offer restaurant-quality flavor with home-kitchen simplicity. No water bath required, no cracking worries, just pure deliciousness ready to travel to potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings.

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Why This Recipe Works

These blueberry cheesecake bars succeed because they eliminate the common pitfalls of traditional cheesecake while maintaining all the beloved flavors. The lower oven temperature and shorter baking time prevent cracking, while the bar format makes portioning effortless. The graham cracker crust provides structural support and buttery contrast to the creamy filling. Using room temperature ingredients ensures smooth mixing, and the blueberry pie filling adds consistent fruit flavor and beautiful presentation without the unpredictability of fresh berries.

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust Foundation

• Graham cracker crumbs – Creates classic cheesecake base with honey-sweet, slightly salty flavor
• Granulated sugar – Adds sweetness and helps bind the crust together
• Unsalted butter – Provides richness and helps create a firm, sliceable crust
• Ground cinnamon – Adds warm spice that complements both crust and fruit

Creamy Cheesecake Filling

• Cream cheese – Forms the rich, tangy base that defines cheesecake flavor
• Granulated sugar – Sweetens the filling and balances cream cheese tartness
• Sour cream – Adds extra tanginess and creates ultra-smooth texture
• Large eggs – Provides structure and helps filling set correctly during baking
• Vanilla extract – Enhances overall flavor and adds bakery-style sweetness

Fruit Topping

• Blueberry pie filling – Delivers consistent fruit flavor and beautiful presentation

Ingredient Substitutions

• Crust: If you don’t have graham crackers, vanilla cookie crumbs will work. Golden Oreos would be a delicious choice, too. You can also get creative and use regular Oreos or ginger snaps if you like the combination of blueberries with chocolate or ginger.
• Cream Cheese: Use Neufchatel cheese for a different flavor and less fat.
• Fruit: You can substitute other kinds of fruit – strawberries, raspberries, blackberries. Use preserves if your selected fruit doesn’t come in a pie filling.
• Extra Toppings: Drizzle on some hot fudge sauce! Yes, please! Or, sprinkle on some chocolate chips or chopped nuts.

How to Make Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

This blueberry cheesecake bar recipe requires no finicky steps – just simple, straightforward baking.

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with a non-stick spray.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar until all crumbs are coated and moist.

3. Lightly press the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish.

4. Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add the sour cream and sugar and beat again.

5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat one more time.

6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the crust.
7. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 to 55 minutes.
8. When completely cooled, top the cheesecake layer with the pie filling.
9. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Cut it into squares or rectangles and serve.

How Do You Know When a Cheesecake Bar Is Set?

When your cheesecake bar is done, the center will no longer be wobbly, and it will be just beginning to turn golden around the edges.

Cheesecake Bar Tips

This blueberry cream cheese bar recipe makes a cheesecake filling that is thick, creamy, and sweet. These cheesecake bars are finished off with a dream topping of blueberry pie filling. Here are five suggestions to help you make these bars:

1. Don’t use chilled cream cheese because you’ll get a lumpy batter.
2. To soften your cream cheese, place it in a microwaveable bowl and microwave on high for approximately 15-20 seconds or until soft.
3. For easy cleanup, line your baking pan with foil. Here’s an easy way to do this. Turn your pan upside down and fit a piece of foil over the top of the pan, smoothing the corners as necessary. Remove the foil and turn the pan over. The foil will now fit perfectly inside the pan.
4. If you don’t line your pan with foil, run a knife around the edges as soon as the bars come out of the oven. This will loosen the bars a bit and help prevent them from cracking as they cool.
5. Using a wet, clean knife makes cutting these blueberry cheesecake squares easier. Please do not cut the bars until cold or you’ll completely wreck them.

What Can You Serve With Blueberry Cheesecake Bars?

• Blueberry bars with cream cheese go perfectly with coffee or tea. A vanilla latte would be a good choice.
• Cream cheese blueberry bars make a perfect dessert topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Storage Instructions

• Serving Temperature: Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator for the best texture and flavor.
• Refrigerator Storage: Store covered in an airtight container for 5 days. Bars maintain optimal texture when properly covered to prevent drying.
• Freezing Method: Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

More Dessert Bar Recipes

Do you love making dessert bars for your family? Here are some more bar recipes for you to try. I would love to hear if your family has a favorite bar—just drop me a line in the comments section.

• Cherry Mash Bars
• Cranberry Bliss Bars
• Fudge Jumbles
• Hello Dolly Bars
• Lemon Bars
• Pecan Pie Bars

Favorite Cheesecake Recipes

• Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
• Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake
• Cherry Cheesecake Pie
• Cookie Dough Cheesecake
• Oreo Cheesecake
• Peach Cheesecake
• Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

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