Quick Lemon Blueberry Cheese Bars Recipe

These irresistible Lemon Blueberry Cheese Bars are a crowd-pleasing sensation! Awarded grand prize in a Miracle Whip recipe contest, this recipe delivers a tangy lemon filling atop a buttery, easy crust. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or an afternoon treat, these bars are surprisingly simple to make but taste like they came from a bakery. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 260 mins
Calories 186.4 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Quick Lemon Blueberry Cheese Bars

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How to Make Quick Lemon Blueberry Cheese Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1 cup Miracle Whip, and 1 large egg. Mix until just combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add 2 large eggs, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup lemon juice to the cream cheese. Beat until well combined and smooth.
  5. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries.
  6. Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake mix crust.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Let cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Once chilled, cut into 30 bars and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

18g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quick Lemon Blueberry Cheese Bars?

Quick Lemon Blueberry Cheese Bars takes about 280 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 260 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quick Lemon Blueberry Cheese Bars?

Quick Lemon Blueberry Cheese Bars has approximately 186.4 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quick Lemon Blueberry Cheese Bars?

The key ingredients for Quick Lemon Blueberry Cheese Bars are Lemon Cake Mix, Miracle Whip, Eggs, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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