No-Bake Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

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Here we make a no-bake cheesecake with a simple pressed graham cracker crust and a cream cheese and strained yogurt filling that sets as it chills. Blueberries tossed in store-bought lemon curd add sweetness and tang. This easy cheesecake works well with any berry. If you're using strawberries, slice or quarter them and let them drain a bit before adding them to the cheesecake.

a recipe photo of the Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Photo: Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
16
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces graham crackers (13 sheets), broken into larger pieces

  • ½ cup pecans, toasted (see Tip)

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • cup canola oil

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

  • 2 cups nonfat plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style

  • cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons lemon curd

  • 4 cups fresh blueberries

Directions

  1. Pulse graham crackers, pecans and salt in a food processor until finely ground. With the motor running, drizzle in oil, then pulse to combine. Press into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Wipe out the food processor.

  2. Add cream cheese, yogurt, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla to the food processor. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Dollop the mixture over the crust, then gently spread into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

  3. Place lemon curd in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave on High until warmed, about 20 seconds. Add blueberries to the bowl; toss to gently combine. Spoon over the cheesecake. Cut into 16 squares.

To make ahead

Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 1 day; continue with Step 3 just before serving.

Tip

Toasting nuts deepens the flavor and gives them a crisp, delightful crunch. To toast nuts, spread in a single layer in a small baking pan and bake in a 350°F oven until golden and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring the nuts or shaking the pan once. Transfer to a small bowl or plate to cool.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256 Calories
16g Fat
23g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size 1 bar
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 14g
Added Sugars 9g 18%
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Vitamin A 401IU 8%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Vitamin E 1mg 9%
Folate 23mcg 6%
Vitamin K 12mcg 10%
Sodium 199mg 9%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Potassium 103mg 2%
Zinc 1mg 9%
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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