Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup blueberry jam or preserves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- In another bowl, mix blueberries with blueberry jam and cornstarch. Spoon over the cheesecake filling and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours, or overnight, before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Let the bars chill overnight for easier slicing.
- Thaw and drain frozen blueberries if using in place of fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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