Blueberry Cheesecake Bars (No Bake) Baked Until the Center Springs Back

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars (No Bake) Baked Until the Center Springs Back keeps the shopping list focused on graham cracker crumbs 2 packages of full crackers, kosher salt, and unsalted butter melted. It serves 24 bars.

Count on 22 minutes of prep, 4 hours of resting, about 4 hours from the first measurement to the plate.

Ingredients Method

What goes in the bowl

For the Graham Cracker Crust

• 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs 2 packages of full crackers
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar

For the Quick Blueberry Jam

• 2 cups blueberries
• ⅓ cup sugar
• ½ lemon juiced

For the No Bake Cheesecake

• 2 ¼ cup cream cheese 2 packages
• ⅔ cup sugar
• ½ lemon juiced
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch kosher salt
• 1 ⅓ cup heavy cream

How the cooking goes

Prepare the Blueberry Jam

1. In a small saucepot, combine all ingredients and heat it until it simmers. Allow the blueberries to begin to pop and release their juices.
2. Mix. Boil on medium heat until thick and will coat the back of a spoon.
3. Pour on to a plastic or parchment lined sheet pan. Cover with plastic wrap and put chill in the fridge until cold and thick.

Prepare Graham Cracker Crust

1. Blend all ingredients for the crust in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until it holds together when squeezed.
2. Press into a 9 x11 inch pan lined with baking paper. Refrigerate until cold.

Prepare the Cheesecake

1. In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, or In the bowl of a electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until softened and smooth.
2. Add sugar and continue to beat until no visible sugar granules remain. Add lemon juice, vanilla and salt. Beat to combine the cream cheese mixture.
3. Switch to whisk attachment then add cream to bowl. Whisk on medium high until stiff peaks form.

Assembly

1. Tip cheesecake base on the crust and spread out. Dollop the jam on top and swirl with an offset spatula. Alternatively, you can mix the blueberry jam in with the cheese cake base for a more even distribution of blueberry.
2. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled.

After it comes off the heat

Chill it for the time the method names before serving. Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

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