Lemony Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12

These bars have the tartness with the sweetness of the blueberries is to die for!

Ingredients:

For the Sauce

1 1/2 cup blueberries

1/4 cup water

1/3 cup confectioners sugar

For the Crust

8 tablespoons butter

1 1/4 cup almond flour

2 tablespoons coconut sugar

For the Cheesecake

1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese

1 egg yolk

1/3 cup coconut sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon vanilla

For the Crumb Topping

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup almond flour

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1 tablespoons powered sugar

Directions:

For the Sauce

Put blueberries, coconut sugar and water in a pan and simmer until thick, 10 to 15 minutes, then set aside.

For the Crust

Preheat your oven to 350.

Line an 9" x 9" pan with parchment paper.

Combine melted butter, almond flour and coconut sugar in a bowl and then press into the pan.

Pre-bake crust for 8 minutes, so it is just beginning to brown around the edges.

Remove crust and allow it to cool.

For the Cheesecake:

Mix cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, lemon juice, zest and vanilla until smooth.

Spread cheesecake layer evenly over crust.

For the Blueberry Layer:

Spread blueberry sauce over the cheesecake.

For the Crumb Topping

Combine butter, almond flour, unsweetened coconut and powdered sugar in a blender and pulse until it resembles a crumbs.

Sprinkle over the blueberry layer.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes and top is lightly browned.

Allow bars to cool completely before slicing.

Thanks for Shopping at Gene's Fine Foods!

Return to Recipes