Description

These cheesecake bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy filling topped by a vibrant mix of elderberries and summer berries. They are an easy baked dessert perfect for spring brunches or summer picnics.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

2 tbsp granulated sugar

16 oz cream cheese softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs room temperature

1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp lemon zest

1 cup elderberries fresh or frozen

1/2 cup strawberries sliced

1/2 cup raspberries

1/2 cup blueberries

2 tbsp honey or sugar optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs butter and sugar until combined and press into pan then bake for 8-10 minutes and cool.

3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth then add eggs one at a time mixing until just combined.

4. Stir in sour cream vanilla extract and lemon zest until silky smooth.

5. Pour filling over crust and tap pan to remove air bubbles then top with elderberries strawberries raspberries and blueberries.

6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles then cool in oven with door ajar for 10 minutes.

7. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

8. Lift bars using parchment overhang and cut into squares wiping knife clean between slices for neat edges.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 265
Fat: 16
Carbohydrates: 24
Protein: 5

Keywords: elderberry cheesecake bars, summer berry cheesecake bars, spring berry dessert, easy cheesecake bars, berry cheesecake squares, baked cheesecake bars