Description
Indulge in the delicate flavors of lavender and blueberry with these luscious cheesecake bars. A buttery graham cracker crust holds a creamy lavender-infused filling, topped with swirls of sweet blueberry preserves.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon culinary lavender, ground or finely crushed
- 1/2 cup blueberry preserves or compote
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (optional)
- Lavender buds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and lavender. Pour over crust.
- Add the topping: Dollop blueberry preserves over the filling and swirl gently.
- Bake and chill: Bake until set, cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.
- Serve: Top with fresh blueberries and lavender buds if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use only culinary-grade lavender for safe and pleasant flavor.
- For a more subtle taste, reduce lavender to 1/4 teaspoon.
- These bars can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
