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Blueberry Oat Cheesecake Bars

Sweet, juicy blueberries and tangy cream cheese make a perfect pairing in these blueberry oat cheesecake bars! A rustic, simpler version of traditional cheesecake, they’ll become your go-to for summer get-togethers.

Blueberry oat cheesecake bar on plate with whipped cream on top

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars With Oat Crust

There are many iconic pairings in cooking and baking (chocolate and peanut butter, anyone?), but sometimes unexpected duos can be just as delicious. Blueberries and cream cheese, for example, are pretty magical together. There’s just something about the sweetness of the berries with the creamy, sweet, tart cream cheese that I can’t resist!

Try these blueberry oat cheesecake bars and you’ll see what I mean. They start with a simple, buttery oat crust. That’s topped with fresh blueberries and a cream cheese filling flavored with a bit of fresh lemon juice. This is all I want a summer dessert to be!

(For more recipes that pair blueberries and cream cheese, try my blueberry jamboreeblueberry jam cream cheese barsvanilla bean mini cheesecakes with blueberry sauceblueberry cream cheese coffee cakeno-bake blueberry cheesecakes, and blueberry cream cheese crisp.)

Blueberry oat cheesecake bar on white plate with pint of blueberries in background

Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Oat Cheesecake Bar Recipe

Here’s what makes these blueberry oat cheesecake bars such a crowd-pleaser:

  • Easy to make. I love a classic cheesecake, but they’re a little more involved—a springform pan, long baking times, a water bath, and doing everything you can to avoid unsightly cracks in the top. Cheesecake bars are a lower stress version of cheesecake, with the same delicious flavor without all the fuss.
  • A rustic dessert. The combination of blueberries and oats feels like a down-home kind of treat—the kind of thing you eat at a picnic table with friends!
  • Blueberries and cream cheese are a perfect match. The sweet-and-tangy cheesecake layer has a generous amount of juicy blueberries for a delicious, summery dessert.
Overhead view of ingredients for blueberry oat cheesecake bars

What You’ll Need

Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

For the Crust:

For the Filling:

  • Cream cheese – Let the cream cheese come to room temperature so it’s easy to mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Granulated sugar
  • All-purpose flour
  • Eggs – The eggs should also be at room temperature.
  • Fresh lemon juice – Lemon juice adds a bit of brightness to the cream cheese layer.
  • Vanilla extract
  • Blueberries – I use fresh berries for this recipe. Learn more: Fresh vs Frozen Fruits in Baking
  • Confectioners’ sugar or sweetened whipped cream – Optional garnishes.

What Type of Cream Cheese Is Best for Cheesecake?

The best cream cheese to use for cheesecake is the full-fat cream cheese that comes in blocks. Tubs of cream cheese have air whipped into them, which means they don’t measure the same way as blocks of cream cheese.

How to Make Blueberry Oat Cheesecake Bars

Here’s what you’ll need to do to make a batch of these blueberry cheesecake bars.

Make the Crust:

Prepare. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9″x 13″x 2″ baking pan, or line the pan with parchment paper and then grease it.

Make the crust mixture. Whisk together the flour, oats, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt, then stir in the butter.

Bake the crust. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.

Cool. Set the pan on a wire rack and let the crust to cool to room temperature.

Make the Filling:

Prepare. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.

Start the filling. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy. Beat in the sugar and flour.

Finish the filling. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice and vanilla.

Assemble. Scatter the blueberries over the cooled crust, then pour the cheesecake batter over the blueberries.

Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted about an inch from the edge comes out clean and the center is firm to the touch.

Chill. Let the bars cool to room temperature, then cover them and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Finish. Cut the blueberry cheesecake into bars. Serve with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips for Success

Read over my baking tips for beginners, then follow these additional pointers:

  • Line the pan for easier removal. If you want to slice the blueberry oat cheesecake bars on a cutting board, be sure to line the pan with parchment paper. Then, you can use the edges to lift the bars out of the pan and transfer them to a board.
  • Make clean cuts. For perfect clean cuts, use a sharp chef’s knife and wipe it clean between each cut.
  • Let the bars cool completely. Chilling the bars for at least 3 hours helps them hold their shape better when cut.
Blueberry oat cheesecake bar on white plate with pint of blueberries and additional bars in background

Serving Suggestions

I often serve these with a simple sprinkling of confectioners’ sugar. That sugar tends to soak into the bars, so just be sure to add it just as you’re serving. Sweetened whipped cream is a great choice, too. Or, skip the garnish and enjoy these without anything extra. You’ll be more than happy however you choose to serve them.

Variations

These blueberry oat cheesecake bars are incredibly versatile. Add chopped toasted pecans to the filling or try a bit of lemon zest to amp up the lemon flavor. You can also switch up the crust—try the graham cracker crust from my cherry cheesecake bars, the Speculoos crust from these spiced cheesecake bars, or the pecan crust from my chocolate pecan cheesecake bars.

How to Store

Store blueberry oat cheesecake bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Eat them chilled or let them come to room temperature first.

Can This Recipe Be Frozen?

For longer storage, wrap blueberry oat cheesecake bars individually in plastic wrap and store them in a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Blueberry oat cheesecake bar on plate with bite taken out of corner

More Cheesecake Bar Recipes

Blueberry Oat Cheesecake Bars

Yield 24 2-inch bars
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Additional Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes

Blueberry oat cheesecake bars combine a chewy oatmeal crust, fresh blueberries, and a sweet cream cheese filling for an irresistible dessert.

Blueberry oat cheesecake bar on white plate with pint of blueberries in background

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 & 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oats, quick (80g) or old-fashioned (99g)
  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (67g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup (150g) unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 16 ounces (454g) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (340g) blueberries, rinsed and dried
  • confectioners' sugar or sweetened whipped cream, for garnish

Instructions

To make the crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9"x 13"x 2" baking pan. If you prefer, line the pan with parchment paper before greasing.
  2. Combine the flour, oats, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter and stir until thoroughly combined.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
  5. Place the pan on a wire rack and allow the crust to cool to room temperature.

To make the filling:

  1. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F.
  2. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add the sugar and flour, and continue mixing until combined.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Mix in the lemon juice and vanilla.
  4. Scatter the blueberries over the cooled crust. Pour the filling mixture over the blueberries.
  5. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted about an inch from the edge comes out clean and the center is firm to the touch.
  6. Cool the bars to room temperature. Then, cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  7. Use a sharp knife to cut into bars. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or top with sweetened whipped cream just before serving.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Taste of the South.

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    7 Comments on “Blueberry Oat Cheesecake Bars”

  1. Oh blueberries. How you make me smile.

  2. These look so delicious, and I love that oat-y crust!

  3. An oat crust? Check that out I would love that.

  4. Thanks for this recipe — I love blueberries and am always trying to find new recipes to try!

  5. I love topping my cheesecake with fruit, so why not mix it straight in?! These are so fun!

  6. In these recipes, can you sub frozen berries for fresh?

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