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Creamy Blueberry Lemon Icebox Pie Bars

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A no-bake, creamy blueberry lemon icebox pie bar with a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth lemon cream cheese filling topped with fresh blueberries. Perfect for a refreshing summer dessert without heating up the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • Optional: powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×9 inch pan. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add lemon zest and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
  4. Whip the cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula, keeping the filling light and airy.
  6. Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Scatter fresh blueberries evenly across the top, pressing them down slightly.
  7. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Slice into 16 bars. For cleaner slices, dip the knife in hot water between cuts and wipe dry.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Whip cream to stiff peaks but avoid overwhipping. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling airy. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor. Chill bars at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. For a gluten-free crust, substitute graham crackers with almond and coconut flour. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and coconut cream.

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