Description
These blueberry cream cheese bars combine a rich, tangy cream cheese filling with a buttery oat crumble and bursts of juicy blueberries. Easy to bake and even easier to love, they’re perfect for potlucks, parties, or a sweet everyday treat.
Ingredients
- For the crumble crust and topping:
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups quick oats (uncooked)
- For the cream cheese filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- For the fruit layer:
- 1 cup blueberries (or raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add baking soda, salt, flour, and quick oats. Mix until the dough is crumbly and well combined.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 13 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese until smooth. Slowly whisk in sweetened condensed milk until incorporated. Add vanilla and egg yolk; mix well.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the partially baked crust and spread evenly.
- Scatter blueberries evenly over the cream cheese filling.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top and lightly press down.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden and set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, thaw and pat dry).
- Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the filling for a brighter flavor.
- Bars slice best when fully chilled.
- Can be made ahead and frozen up to 2 months.
- Use whole oats for a heartier texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33–38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (based on 18 servings)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
