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Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Blueberry swirl cheesecake bars with a creamy, just-set center and a bright homemade blueberry sauce swirl. Easy crust-to-bake method makes clean slices for parties and potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
chilling 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • cream cheese 16 oz, softened
  • granulated sugar ¾ cup for cheesecake
Cheesecake
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Blueberry Sauce
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep & bake setup
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
Make the cheesecake filling
  1. Beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then beat in the eggs one at a time and the vanilla extract.
Cook blueberry sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, simmer the blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice for 5 minutes until the berries break down.
  2. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 minute, until thickened, then let cool slightly.
Assemble & swirl
  1. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of blueberry sauce on top and swirl gently with a knife.
Bake & chill
  1. Bake for 30–35 minutes at 325°F, until the center is just set.
  2. Cool completely at room temperature, then chill for at least 3 hours before slicing.

Notes

For the cleanest slices, cool until no longer warm, then chill at least 3 hours (overnight is even better). Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze up to 1 month—thaw overnight in the fridge. For a lower-sugar option, use a 1:1 sugar substitute for the cheesecake and sauce while keeping the cooking times the same.