BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS- NO BAKE

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i love mark bittman's simple tasty recipes. this is great on a hot summer day. taste the batter- if it's not sweet enough you can add up to 1/4 cup sugar.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 graham cracker squares, crushed (8 whole crackers)
1/4 cup ground pecans (optional) or 1/4 cup walnuts (optional)
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons honey (to taste)
1 lemon, zest of, freshly grated
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup sugar, if needed, up to 1/4 cup (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine crushed graham crackers, nuts if using, and melted butter.
  • Press evenly into bottom of an 8- or 9-inch square pan (glass is good) to form a crust about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Put in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Using a standing or hand mixer, or a whisk, combine cream cheese, ricotta, honey, lemon rind and salt, and blend until smooth. taste and add sugar, to taste.
  • Spread cheese mixture carefully and evenly over crust, using a spatula or butter knife to smooth top.
  • Cover with fresh blueberries and chill for at least an hour, or until set.
  • Cut into squares or bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 58.3, Sodium 329.7, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 15.9, Protein 7.8

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