Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars {Copycat Blueberry Jamboree}
Delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars featuring a toasted pecan crust, creamy filling, and fresh blueberry topping.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Cooling Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 564 kcal
9x13-Inch Baking Dish
medium skillet
mixing bowl
Blueberry Topping
- 3.5 cups fresh blueberries divided
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.125 cups brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1.5 tablespoons water
- 0.75 teaspoon lemon zest
Crust
- 1 cup toasted pecans finely chopped
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
Blueberry Topping
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 cups of blueberries, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until sugar is dissolved.
Whisk together the cornstarch and water until dissolved, then pour into the blueberries and stir until thickened.
Add the lemon zest and fold in the remaining blueberries.
Transfer to a bowl and let it cool, then chill in the refrigerator.
Crust
Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a bowl, combine melted butter, flour, and toasted pecans; press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
Bake for 15 minutes and let cool to room temperature.
Filling
In a mixing bowl, add heavy cream and mix gradually until it thickens, then add confectioners' sugar and mix until it peaks.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy, then gently fold in the whipped cream mixture.
Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and top with the blueberry mixture.
Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
Serving: 1barCalories: 564kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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