These blackberry cheesecake bars are rich and creamy with a sugar cookie crust, cream cheese filling and sweet blackberry swirl. This easy dessert is full of flavor!
Making a bars dessert recipe is so much easier than cheesecake! Other variations we make year round include cheesecake bars and pumpkin cheesecake bars.
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Blackberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
This blackberry cheesecake bar recipe is definitely one you’ll want to save for later! They remind me of fruit pizza but also a no bake cheesecake. It’s the perfect mix of the two. This dessert is light, refreshing and will soon become one of your favorites!
I absolutely love blackberries and somehow often forget about them. These blackberry cheesecake bars and my blackberry cobbler are both made with fresh blackberries and taste amazing!
To make the recipe a little easier, I used a premade sugar cookie crust and then spread on a creamy cheesecake filling and fresh blackberry topping. You could definitely make a homemade sugar cookie crust, similar to my sugar cookie bars or even a graham cracker crust!
3 Delicious Layers
- Sugar cookie crust: To make it easier, I used store bought sugar cookie dough. You could definitely make your own though. Check out my favorite homemade sugar cookie recipe.
- Cheesecake filling: The cheesecake filling is rich, creamy and tastes absolutely delicious. Once made, you’ll want to spread it on top of the bars and let it freeze for about 15 minutes so that it sets.
- Blackberry filling: The filling is super simple and is made up of just blackberries, sugar and water. I love the addition of the blackberries, but you could really use any fruit of choice.
Tips + Modifications
- You could use a graham cracker crust instead if preferred.
- Can make in a 9×13″ pan and double the recipe.
- Line with foil or parchment, so you can easily lift up and remove from the pan.
- Feel free to use other berries like strawberries, blueberries or raspberries. Just substitute an equal amount.
Can I Freeze Blackberry Cheesecake Bars?
These bars can absolutely be frozen. Just slice into squares, then wrap each bar in plastic wrap or foil. Then place in a freezer container and store in freezer. When ready to eat, remove from freezer to thaw and enjoy!
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Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
- 16 ounces sugar cookie dough
Cheesecake filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese , at room temp
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Blackberry filling:
- 1 cup blackberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9″ pan with non-stick foil. Then evenly press the cookie dough into the pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a tooth pick comes clean. Allow to cool. You can place in the freezer for 15 minutes to help it cool faster.
- For the cream cheese filling, add the heavy cream in a mixing bowl and beat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until a whisk forms. Then beat in the cream cheese and mix until smooth. Next add the sugar, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Then spread over the top of the sugar cookie. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- For the blackberry filling, combine the blackberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Break down the blackberries with the back of your spoon.
- Next, add spoonfuls of the blackberry filling on top the cheesecake filling. Then swirl using a knife to get the marble effect. Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours before cutting.
- Once cut into bars, you can add a fresh blackberry on top if you'd like. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Bars, Desserts, Fruit Desserts
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
It is soo good! But th3re is only 2 of us. Can I freeze some of it for later?
Yes, definitely! Just slice into squares, then wrap each bar in plastic wrap or foil. Then place in a freezer container and store in freezer. When ready to eat, remove from freezer to thaw and enjoy!
EXACTLY HOW THICK IS THE COOKIE CRUST ALSO HOW DID YOU GET THE FRUIT SWIRLS IN THE CHEESECAKE LAYER WERE THEY ADDED BEFORE THE CHEESECAKE LAYER SET UP? iT DOES NOT SPECIFY IN THE DIRECTIONS
The crust is probably about 1/4 – 1/2 inch thick. For the swirls, add spoonful’s of the blackberry filling on top of the cheesecake filling. Then swirl using a knife to get the marble effect. This is also included in step #4 in the recipe card if you need more details :)
Oh my gosh this recipe! These are so easy and SO tasty. And, again – so easy! I cook large church dinners (50-60 people), so I’m adding this to my list of upcoming menus. Thanks for the recipe!
Blackberries are my favorite. I love that these bars showcase these berries!
The pumpkin bars turned out delicious.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
I made these for our thanksgiving potluck party, they were a huge hit. I personally ate the most, they were fast and easy and turned out soooo pretty too! Definitely making again
I’m so glad they were a hit! Thanks for leaving a comment and review Taylor! :)
Could you make this in a 9×13 pan but double the recipe?
Definitely! :)
This is totally irresistible! Looks really good!
What a great summers end dessert to bring in fall.
These look fantastic! I need to try this flavor!
These need to happen at my house very soon!! Look so irresistible!
Wow, these bars look amazing!
Could you make these with fresh strawberry or frozen?
You could use either! Just substitute an equal amount of strawberries for the blackberries in the filling! If you wanted to add some more strawberries on top, I’d use fresh. :)
These look absolutely devine! I’ve lived for 4 years where there are no blackberries to go and pick.. I love fresh ones and grew up picking them by our town in Oregon. Today, I just found a bunch of them about 12 miles from where I live, by a river! I’m so thrilled and excited to have some to pick again and this dessert will be awesome! Can hardly wait.
Cheesecake is my favorite dessert but you had my full attention with that sugar cookie crust! Love the idea!
This looks so delicious!
These bars look amazing! We’ll have to pick up some blackberries at the store today!
Paige
Oooooh that sounds delicious! That sugar cookie crust, yummm….