Blueberry Bars

Name: Blueberry Bars
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder; ½ cup shortening; ¾ cup white sugar; 3 eggs; ¾ teaspoon almond extract; ⅓ cup milk; 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries; ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar; 6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon almond extract

Rating: 4.1 stars

100 Ratings
83 Reviews
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These bars taste like blueberry cheesecake.

By Anne Warren

Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

2 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.

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Step 2

To make the crust: Cream shortening, sugar, one egg, milk and almond extract in a large bowl. Mix in flour and baking powder, stirring constantly. Spread crust evenly in baking pan. Top with blueberries.
Step 3

To make the topping: In a medium bowl, beat two eggs, and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and almond extract. Spread over blueberries.
Step 4

Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Cool in pan before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

233.7 calories; 3.6 g protein; 27.1 g carbohydrates; 55 mg cholesterol; 93 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (83)

Most helpful positive review

Chelsey Wolnowski

03/26/2006

I used butter instead of shortning, and I increased the cream cheese to 1 cup. I also added a crumb toping of: 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 cup flour 3/4 cup oats 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup marg 2 tblsp whipping cream and just used my fingers to mix it till crumbly and sprinkled it over the top. Really good! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

ROSALINE

12/03/2002

Not impressed with recipe. Too many other recipes out there that are great. Certainly did not taste like cheesecake. Edges crusty and rest cakelike...even used an airbake pan. Would not make again. Read More

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(5)

100 Ratings

5 star values: 47
4 star values: 30
3 star values: 13
2 star values: 6
1 star values: 4

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Chelsey Wolnowski

03/26/2006

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Chelsey Wolnowski

03/26/2006

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granny bird

07/29/2006

this was very good. i doubled the recipe and put it in a 9x13 pan and baked it 70 minutes. turned out wonderful. thankx Read More

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(50)

Sugaree

07/08/2008

I tweaked this recipe a bit...I used 8oz of 1/3 less fat cream cheese a pint of blueberries and vanilla instead of almond. More cheesecake like on top cake-like on the bottom like a pastry. Read More

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Patria227

06/15/2008

Excellent! I altered the recipe by using 3 eggs in the crust (instead of one) and using vanilla. For the topping I only used 1 egg and 8 oz. of cream cheese. when I placed the blueberries I sprinkled with cinammon and a little fresh grated nutmeg. This turned out beautifully and was so yummy. Read More

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northbayrunner

08/22/2006

These blueberry bars are great! I added a little bit more cream cheese (1/2 cup) as someone suggested and more blueberries. I highly recommend this recipe! Read More

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(12)

RENEE58431

09/20/2003

Wonder Flavor and really very easy to prepare -- it just takes a while to bake. Refridgeration really enhances the flavor Read More

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(10)

jessibird

08/16/2006

My family loved this recipe. The only thing I did different was to add a little sugar and cinnamon on top of the blueberries. There are not like bars more of a coffee cake but a great taste! YUM! Read More

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(8)

J.Jurasin

07/19/2006

Very tasty! I used less sugar butter instead of shortening vanilla instead of almond half wheat flour 2 cups blueberries and cooked for 5 minutes longer. They are more like cake or pastry than actual bars. Read More

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cookin' for cash

07/30/2012

I really like the dense cake-like bottom layer. These are good as made with 8 oz cream cheese but next time I'll double the "cheesecake topping" as it's just not enough. " I used all vanilla extract butter instead of shortening and added a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. I'll make these again!! Read More

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ROSALINE

12/03/2002

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Nutritional Information

Blueberry Bars

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 233.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 9 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 19 %

saturated fat: 21 %

cholesterol: 18 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 11 %

vitamin b6: 2 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 7 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 2 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 10 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Chelsey Wolnowski

03/26/2006

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Chelsey Wolnowski

03/26/2006

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granny bird

07/29/2006

this was very good. i doubled the recipe and put it in a 9x13 pan and baked it 70 minutes. turned out wonderful. thankx

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(50)

Sugaree

07/08/2008

I tweaked this recipe a bit...I used 8oz of 1/3 less fat cream cheese a pint of blueberries and vanilla instead of almond. More cheesecake like on top cake-like on the bottom like a pastry.

Helpful

(48)

Patria227

06/15/2008

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(16)

northbayrunner

08/22/2006

These blueberry bars are great! I added a little bit more cream cheese (1/2 cup) as someone suggested and more blueberries. I highly recommend this recipe!

Helpful

(12)

RENEE58431

09/20/2003

Wonder Flavor and really very easy to prepare -- it just takes a while to bake. Refridgeration really enhances the flavor

Helpful

(10)

jessibird

08/16/2006

My family loved this recipe. The only thing I did different was to add a little sugar and cinnamon on top of the blueberries. There are not like bars more of a coffee cake but a great taste! YUM!

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(8)

J.Jurasin

07/19/2006

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cookin' for cash

07/30/2012

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ROSALINE

12/03/2002

Not impressed with recipe. Too many other recipes out there that are great. Certainly did not taste like cheesecake. Edges crusty and rest cakelike...even used an airbake pan. Would not make again.

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(5)