Description
Gluten-Free Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are a delicious dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a creamy cheesecake filling and fresh blueberries. Perfect for those on a gluten-free diet, these bars are simple to make and can be enjoyed on any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 125 g sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 140 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 240 g gluten-free flour blend
- 65 g almond flour
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 450 g cream cheese, room temperature
- 60 g full-fat plain yogurt, room temperature
- 100 g sugar
- 10 g cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 350 g fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Rub the zest of one lemon into 125 g of sugar until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine the lemon sugar with 140 g softened butter and 1 tsp vanilla bean paste. Cream together until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 240 g gluten-free flour blend, 65 g almond flour, 1/2 tsp xanthan gum, and 1/4 tsp salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and knead until a dough forms.
- Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool to warm.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat 450 g cream cheese and 60 g yogurt until smooth. Gradually add 100 g sugar and 10 g cornstarch, then add 2 large eggs and 1 tsp vanilla bean paste. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the warm crust. Scatter 350 g fresh blueberries on top, followed by crumbling the remaining dough over the blueberries.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden and the filling is slightly wobbly. Let the bars cool to room temperature and then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- If using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them to prevent excess moisture.
- Ensure all ingredients like cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- For a more elegant presentation, dust the finished bars with powdered sugar before serving.
- Chill the bars thoroughly to improve texture and flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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