Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
- SERVES
- 12
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
Who doesn't love blueberries? They remind us of childhood picnics for Fourth of July and family breakfasts at the diner. So, it's a no-brainer to add them to a perennial favorite like cheesecake. Our Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are fuss-free, and nobody will guess they're on the lighter side.
What You'll Need
- 2/3 cup ground walnuts
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 tablespoon blueberry preserves
- 1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine walnuts, graham cracker crumbs, rolled oats, 2 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into bottom of prepared baking dish.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until set and edges are lightly browned; cool on wire rack.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in orange juice and vanilla; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
- In a microwaveable bowl, heat preserves on high 15 to 20 seconds, or until warmed; gently stir in blueberries. Spoon over filling and refrigerate until ready to serve.