Blueberry Crisp Cheesecake Bars - crispy crust and topping, creamy cheesecake layer and juicy blueberry filling are incredible layers that make this dessert so delicious. I love creamy crunchy combinations. What I especially like about this dessert is that both the crust and the topping are the same - double dose of crunchiness!
Preheat the oven to 350 F and line an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
To make the crust and the topping: in a medium sized bowl, combine old fashioned rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar and melted butter and mix until well combined. The mixture should be crumbly. Press half of the mixture on the bottom of the baking pan, to make an even, solid layer. Save the rest for the topping.
To make the cheesecake layer: In a larger bowl, beat softened cream cheese, at medium speed until smooth. Add flour, sugar, vanilla and beat some more until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl when you finish. Add an egg and beat until combined, then spread evenly over the crust.
To make the blueberry filling: in a medium sized dish toss blueberries with lemon juice. Add flour, corn starch and sugar, then stir. Sprinkle blueberries gently over the cheesecake layer. Finally, sprinkle the remaining crunchy dressing on top of blueberries. Bake for 55-60 min or until the topping is golden brown and the middle is only slightly jiggly. Take out of the oven when it’s done and leave in the pan to cool completely at room temperature, for about 2 hours. Transfer to the fridge for at least 4 hours. Cut into cubes before serving.
Notes
Cream cheese should be room temperature so that it can be beaten easily, with no lumps.
Egg should also be room temperature.
Do not overbeat cheesecake filling! If you do, too much air can get inside and your cheesecake layer will be full of holes.
Can quick oats be used instead of rolled oats? No! If you use quick oats and melted butter, your topping and the crust won’t be crunchy, but soft and moist.