Dessert for 16
Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
$3.37for 4270 minServes 16
These bars bake a vanilla wafer crust with creamy cheesecake, blueberries, and a sweet lemon glaze before chilling.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Crackers, 8 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.76Typical price |
 | Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 16 oz$0.30/oz typical | 16 oz | $4.80Typical price |
 | Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Marshmallows and candy, 1.75 oz$0.25/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.45Typical price |
 | Berries, 5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
 | Milk, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
 | Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.49 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 270 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsSummer
$0.84 per serving$3.37 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla wafers crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F and line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment.
- Mix the vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter, press them into the pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth, then spread the mixture over the crust.
- Dot the batter with blueberries and marshmallow fluff, then bake for 35 minutes until the eggs are firm.
- Cool the bars at room temperature for 45 minutes.
- Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice, drizzle the glaze over the bars, and chill them for 170 minutes.
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