Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

Craving something sweet and fruity? Try this easy recipe for delicious blueberry cream cheese bars made with cake mix and pie filling.

If you’re like me, there’s nothing more satisfying than a delicious treat that you can make from the comfort of your own kitchen. And when it includes blueberries and cream cheese? Well, that’s an unbeatable combination!

Today I’m sharing my recipe for Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars – a succulent dessert with all the sweet and tart flavors of blueberry pie mixed combined with creamy cream cheese bars.

You won’t believe how easy it is to make these. All you need are 7 simple ingredients including a box of white cake mix, canned blueberry pie filling, and cream cheese – so let’s get started making these irresistible bars!

Why You Will LOVE This Blueberry Bar Recipe

• Simple dessert made with pie filling and cake mix
• Can also be made from scratch
• Can be made with any pie filling
• Easy dessert bar for any occasion
• Freezes well for longer storage

Blueberry Cream Cheese Bar Variations

Add pecans – Give the crust a nutty crunch by adding a cup of toasted pecan pieces.

Use Fresh Blueberries – Make your own blueberry pie filling by cooking down 3 cups of fresh blueberries with a half cup sugar and a teaspoon of cornstarch.

Shortbread crust – Replace the cake mix crust with 1 cup salted butter, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and 1 cup granulated sugar.

Change the filling – You can use any type of pie filling you like.

Tips for the BEST Blueberry Bars

• For best results, mix all ingredients together carefully – don’t overmix or you may end up with tough bars! The batter should be just barely combined when done mixing.
• Be sure to bake the crust until golden brown so that it is sturdy enough for the pie filling.
• Let these bars chill a bit before slicing. If you try to slice the bars while still warm, the filling will ooze out.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
• For an extra-special treat, sprinkle a bit of oatmeal crumble on top of each bar for added crunch and flavour!

How to Store Leftover Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

If you have any leftover blueberry cream cheese bars, you can store the bars in an airtight container or covered tightly in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 1 week.

You can also freeze the bars for up to 3 months. Wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and place in a freezer bag to store. To thaw, place the frozen bars in the fridge overnight.

About the Ingredients for Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

Cake mix – Stick with either yellow cake mix or vanilla cake mix for the crust. Butter pecan cake mix is an excellent option too.

Butter – Softened butter here. You can use unsalted or salted.

Eggs – Make sure you start with room temperature eggs.

Blueberry pie filling – You can substitute with any pie filling you like if you want to change it up.

Cream cheese – Use full fat cream cheese for the best flavour. Substitute with light cream cheese for a lighter dessert. Be sure to start with softened, room temperature cream cheese so it is easier to work with.

Sugar – Just plain granulated white sugar.

Vanilla extract – Pure vanilla extract is best, clear vanilla is great too as you will get a whiter looking glaze.

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How to Make Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

Yields: 16 Servings | Prep time: 15 Minutes | Cook time:

Ingredients:

• 1 box White Cake Mix
• 1 cup Butter, softened
• 2 Eggs, room temperature
• 21 oz can Blueberry Pie FIlling
• 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×9″ pan and set aside.

Mix together cake mix, 1 egg and butter until it forms a uniform crumbly mixture.

Set aside 1 cup of this mixture to use as a topping later.

Press the remaining crumb mixture into prepared pan.

Bake for 12 minutes, the crust should start to get a little golden brown.

Spread the pie filling on top of the baked crust.

Cream together the cream cheese, remaining egg, sugar and vanilla until creamy.

Spread cream cheese mixture over the pie filling.

Sprinkle the reserved crumb over the top of the cream cheese mixture.

Bake for 30-34 minutes or until the top begins to lightly brown.

Allow to cool then refrigerate for about an hour before serving.