What are Cheesecake Bars?

These cheesecake bars are a perfect chilled dessert, great for when summer hits.

Though these Berry Cheesecake Bars require the oven, it spends 3 hours in the refrigerator to set up and becomes a creamy treat.

The lemon juice and zest are a must – it balances out the tartness of the raspberries and enhances the blueberry flavor.

Plus, it’s an essential summer ingredient that brightens up any recipe.

Ingredients for Cheesecake Bars

• Sugar
• Graham Crackers
• Cinnamon
• Lemon zest
• Butter
• Cream cheese
• Blueberries
• Raspberries

Cook’s Tips

• Remember to use room temperature cream cheese, as chilled cream cheese results in a lumpy batter.
• If you are short on time, place the cheese in a microwave-safe dish and heat for approximately 30 seconds, just until soft.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do cheesecake bars last?

Cheesecake lasts up to 5 days in the fridge. You should keep it in a tight container for best results, or freeze it.

Can cheesecake sit out?

Cheesecake should not be left at room temperature for more than 6 hours.

How many calories?

This recipe has 272 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?

This dish is best served as dessert. For a great summer party, I recommend the following recipes.

Mini Pumpkin Layer Cake

Jamba Juice Strawberry Wild Copycat

Watermelon Salad

Yield: 12 people

Berry Cheesecake Bars

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Berry Cheesecake Bars - a sweet and delicious dessert topped with fresh berries. Perfect for the summertime and comes together easily!

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 47 minutes

Additional Time 3 hours

Total Time 4 hours 12 minutes

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons sugar (25 g)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (0.625 mL)
• 9 sheets graham crackers
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (60 g)

Filling Ingredients:

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (450 g)
• 2 eggs
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced
• 1/2 cup sugar (100 g)
• 3/4 cups fresh blueberries (110 g)
• 3/4 cups raspberries (110 g)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Spray an 8 by 8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, making sure to leave some overhang.
3. Process all the crust ingredients in a blender or food processor until it looks sandy. Pour the mixture into the baking pan and pat gently to create an even layer. Bake the crust for 12 minutes; then transfer to a rack to cool.
4. Mix the cream cheese, eggs, lemon zest and juice and sugar in a blender or food processor. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and top with berries.
5. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven, cool completely and then refrigerate for 3 hours. Use the parchment to lift the cheesecake from the pan, slice and serve.

Notes

For a cleaner cut, freeze the dessert slightly before slicing.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

12 people
Amount Per Serving Calories 272Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 78mgSodium 202mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 1gSugar 15gProtein 4g