Apple & Blueberry Cheesecake Bars 🍎🫐
Introduction
Apple and Blueberry Cheesecake Bars combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet-tart flavor of blueberries and the cozy warmth of baked apples. They sit on a buttery crust and are often topped with a light crumble, making them a perfect dessert for gatherings, holidays, or an afternoon treat. The balance of creamy, fruity, and slightly crunchy textures makes these bars hard to resist.
Ingredients
For the Crust
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
½ cup melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling
2 (8 oz / 225 g) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fruit Layer
1 cup apples, peeled and diced
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional Crumble Topping
½ cup flour
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup cold butter, cubed
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the crust
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
Prepare the fruit
In a small bowl, mix diced apples, blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
Set aside.
Make the cheesecake filling
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Assemble the bars
Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust.
Spoon the apple-blueberry mixture evenly on top.
Optional crumble topping
Mix flour and brown sugar.
Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle over the fruit layer.
Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set.
Cool and chill
Let cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
✅ Tips
Use Granny Smith apples for a nice sweet-tart flavor.
If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding.
Chill well before slicing for clean squares.
