Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, including up the sides.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar. Mix until it resembles wet sand. Press into the lined baking dish.

Step 3

In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar, lemon juice*, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the crust.

Step 4

Evenly top with blueberries.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until a wet, crumbly dough forms.

Step 6

Sprinkle small crumbles of topping evenly over the blueberries.

Step 7

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown.

Step 8

Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about an hour. Once cooled, transfer the baking dish to the refrigerator and chill for an additional hour before serving.

Step 9

Serve chilled.