Ingredients
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🥣 Crust & Crumble:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
🍋 Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, leaving some overhang.
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Press ⅔ of the mixture into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice. Mix until creamy.
- Pour cheesecake filling over warm crust. Sprinkle blueberries on top.
- Add remaining oat crumble on top and gently press.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are golden and center is just set.
- Cool at room temp for 30–40 mins.
- Chill at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- These bars are best served cold.
- You can use frozen blueberries no need to thaw.
- For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert, Bars, Cheesecake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American