These Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Blondie Bars are a delicious, refreshing dessert mash up!
Clearly I have an obsession with all things lemon blueberry. Have ya noticed?
Here at the BHK, I’ve shared Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bites, Blueberry Lemon Loaf, a Blueberry Lemon Zinger Smoothie and Blueberry Croissant Bread Pudding with Blueberry Sauce to name just a few. And over the last few weeks, I’ve whipped up these Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Blondie Bars which are CRAZY delicious and totally irresistible AND a Blueberry Chex™ Krispie Treat (coming soon) that will knock your socks off!
The flavor combination is just so refreshing to me. Truth be told, I’d actually choose a lemony dessert over a chocolate one any day of the week. And as much as I adore chocolate brownies, blondies are also a HUGE favorite of mine.
These Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Blondie Bars are one delicious mash up. A mash up of blondies, cheesecake and fruit.
A buttery blondie layer that’s got that tart, refreshing hint of lemon flavor, topped with a smooth and creamy vanilla cheesecake layer, then topped with additional chunks of blondie batter and studded with fresh, juicy blueberries and a sprinkling of sugar. Drooling yet?!
The hardest part is waiting for these beauties to chill a bit before cutting into them and serving up. They’re a little taste of spring/summer to get us through the last few weeks of winter guys. The end is in sight. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Blondie Bars Recipe:
I added one heaping tablespoon of freshly grated lemon zest to the blondie batter which gives it just the right amount of lemon flavor.
You’ll need to bake the bars just until the edges are set and the top is only just a bit giggly.
You can cut the bars into as many squares as you desire. I usually cut into 9 or 12 squares.
Let the bars totally cool before attempting to slice. It’s gonna be tough!
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Blondie Bars
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- pinch of kosher salt
Blondie Layer
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus a bit extra for sprinkling on top of bars
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 heaping Tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
Cheesecake Layer
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x9 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla and salt and continue to beat until combined. Set aside.
Blondie Layer
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and both sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Turn the mixer to low and add the eggs, one at a time until well combined. Add the vanilla and lemon zest and continue to mix until incorporated. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Press about half of the blondie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Pour the cheesecake batter on top of the blondie batter and smooth with an offset spatula. Sprinkle with blueberries. Add the remaining blondie batter in chunks (as pictured) to the top of the cheesecake layer. Sprinkle the top with some extra granulated sugar. Bake until the edges are set and the top is lightly browned and just a tad giggly, about 35 minutes. Let the bars totally cool before cutting into squares.
Oh dear ! Krispie Treat on it’s way and I’m already out of my socks LOL ! Great! Just great !
Lol! Thanks Davorka!
How gorgeous these sound! Lemon and blueberry – the best! And cheesecake and blondies? Two of the best. Putting them all together – heavenly!
They’re incredibly tasty Alex, if I do say so myself! Addictive!
I love blueberry and lemon together too and, of course, blondies so I would so love a couple of these right about now! They sound simply heavenly, Mary Ann! Pinned :)
You would really enjoy these Dawn!!
Lemon and blueberry are one of the best combos out there! And you know how I feel about cheesecake :). I’d be all over these, Mary Ann!
Yes! You’d love them Kelsie! I can never get enough of the lemon blueberry combination!
Your obsession with all things lemon blueberry is a-okay with me, Mare! I love that combination and these cheesecake blondie bars are absolutely screaming my name! Wish I had a few if these for dessert right now…. and then again for breakfast tomorrow (because why not!?) I’ll definitely be making these soon! Pinned!
You are really going to LOVE them Chey! I had trouble sharing honestly. May have hidden the last one at the back of the fridge so Tom couldn’t find it! #sorrynotsorry
How can you NOT be obsessed with lemon and blueberry!? It’s the best combination!! Especially this time of year! These blondies are so dreamy Mary Ann. Definitely gotta make these soon!
Thanks Katherine! These make me thick of spring and summer!
Lemon and blueberry are a delicious combination. I love how you’ve turned this dessert into a delicious bar! These would be perfect for dessert or a quick treat!
These are wickedly good Kathy!
I could feel myself salivating just reading this recipe! They look like they’re so fluffy and delicious. I’ve never tried baking Blondies before, I think that needs rectifying! xo
Yes you do Gemma! You’re going to love these!
Aw blueberries and lemons reminds me of my dad! I’ll have to make this for him when I’m home from university this summer. This cheesecake blondie bar combo looks amazing!!
Awwww! I hope he loves them Ashlyn!
These sound incredible Mary Ann!!! xo
Thanks so much Rebecca. I had a little problem with portion control with these. Just sayin’.
I know where to go when I need a lemon-blueberry fix! You could write the book, my friend! All delicious!! Pinned!
Lol! Thanks Annie!
I’m with you, Mary Ann. Blueberries and lemon are made for each other!! I’d love one (or three!) of these gorgeous bars!
Go for three!
Love love LOVE this flavor combo, Mare! So bright and fresh. I’m so with you on the lemon obsession. It’s that sunny citrus I crave on the coldest of days!
These are so incredibly delicious Traci! My neighbors loved them!
I didn’t just read the recipe, I made the recipe….yum! I made the recipe exactly as written and came out perfect with a light brown top. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, potluck and dessert. It’s a keeper, Saved!!!
Yay!! I’m so happy you tried the recipe Joyce. These are one of my favorites! I’ve made them for friends and family and they are always a hit! Thanks so much for following!
Did I find this one too sweet?, It tingles on the throat. Any advise how to tweak this into just the right amount of sweetness 🤧. Somehow it tastes good, most of my family members says its too sweet. 😩
Hmmmm. These are one of my favorites Jamie. I guess I’m a sweets girl. I’m curious to see if you just omitted the granulated sugar if the recipe would come out ok? Perhaps I’ll give it a try.
Hi, we ran out of gas. Is it still good to bake it tomorrow? As of now we refrigerate it till the next morning. Please Help!
Hi Jake. Just let it come to room temp before you place it in the oven to bake and you should be fine. Enjoy! This is one of my favorites!