Description
Indulge in the delicate floral flavors of lavender and the sweet burst of blueberries with these creamy and decadent Lavender and Blueberry Cheesecake Bars. A perfect balance of tangy cream cheese, fragrant lavender, and juicy blueberries on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender, finely ground
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and lavender. Fold in blueberries tossed with flour.
- Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: Cool, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender for the best flavor.
- For a swirl effect, gently press a few blueberries on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
