NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE BARS WITH FRESH BLUEBERRY SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

No-Bake Cheesecake Bars with Fresh Blueberry Sauce Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by gwendee1

Number Of Ingredients 17

CRUST
12 graham cracker sheets, blended to make 2 c. of crumbs
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
FILLING
2 (8oz) packages of cream cheese
1 c. powdered sugar
2 c. (1 pint) of HEAVY whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract
BLUEBERRY SAUCE
(adapted from Martha Stewart)
2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla.

Steps:

CRUST Using a food processor, blend graham cracker sheets until turned into crumbs. Add sugar and melted butter; blend until well mixed. Press into an 8x8 pan. FILLING Using a mixer with a whisk attachment, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy whipping cream, vanilla and almond extracts. Mix on medium-high for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Pour filling over the crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. SAUCE Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium high heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. The blueberries will breakdown and the sauce will become thick. Let cool and refrigerate until you're ready to serve the cheesecake. Pour on top of cheesecake. Serve and enjoy!