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Delicious Huckleberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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Creamy, tangy cheesecake bars with a buttery graham cracker crust and a beautiful huckleberry lemon swirl, perfect for a quick and easy homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 150g)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (75g)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar (130g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ⅓ cup sour cream (80ml)
  • ½ cup huckleberry jam or preserves (about 150g)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand and holds when pressed.
  3. Press crust mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan to form an even layer. Use bottom of a glass to compact.
  4. Bake crust for 10 minutes until toasty and golden. Remove from oven.
  5. While crust bakes, beat softened cream cheese with sugar on medium speed until smooth (2-3 minutes). Scrape sides to avoid lumps.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, beating gently after each addition.
  7. Mix in vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sour cream until just combined. Batter should be creamy and shiny.
  8. In a small bowl, stir together huckleberry jam and lemon juice until smooth. Microwave 10 seconds if too thick.
  9. Pour cheesecake filling over warm crust and spread evenly.
  10. Drop spoonfuls of huckleberry mixture randomly over surface. Use toothpick or butter knife to gently swirl jam into cheesecake layer for marbled effect.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center slightly wobbly.
  12. Cool bars completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  13. Lift bars out using parchment overhang and cut into squares with a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for smooth texture. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Swirl huckleberry jam gently to maintain marbled effect. Chill bars overnight for best slicing and flavor melding. Can substitute frozen huckleberries or wild blueberries for jam. For vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese and flax eggs, bake longer and watch texture.

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