potluck dessert

Best Creamy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars with Thick Graham Crust

Hero shot, 4:3 aspect ratio. A rustic wooden cutting board rests on a marble countertop with wood accents. Arranged on the board are several square Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars. The bars feature a thick golden graham cracker crust at the bottom, a creamy white cheesecake center, and vibrant purple blueberry swirls. Fresh lemon zest is sprinkled on top. Natural morning light from the east window casts soft shadows. In the background, a small ceramic bowl of fresh blueberries and a pot of fresh herbs are visible, creating a cozy, lived-in kitchen atmosphere.

Breakfast

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars became a kitchen staple for me after a minor disaster with a towering cheesecake taught me the value of a more portable dessert. I remember arriving at a neighborhood brunch years ago with a cracked mess, yet the undeniable flavor convinced me that a sturdier format was essential for stress-free entertaining. If you enjoy this bright flavor combination in other treats, you might also love my lemon blueberry babka recipe for a cozy morning breakfast or a weekend snack. These bars capture the sophisticated, creamy tang of a traditional cheesecake but in a convenient, handheld shape … Read more

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Blueberry swirl cheesecake / creamy lemon cheesecake squares / graham cracker crust dessert / Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars / make ahead breakfast / potluck dessert / room temperature ingredients / summer berry baking / tangy / zest

Peach Pecan Bundt Cake with Maple Cream

Peach Pecan Bundt Cake with Maple Cream

Breakfast

There’s a certain magic that happens when summer’s juiciest fruit meets the cozy, nutty warmth of fall—a magic perfectly captured in this Peach Pecan Bundt Cake with Maple Cream. It fills your kitchen with an aroma so inviting, it feels like a hug. I dreamed up this recipe on one of those late summer days when the light turns golden and hints of autumn whisper in the air. With a basket of ripe peaches asking to be baked into something spectacular, I created this beautiful, moist bundt cake studded with toasted pecans and crowned with a silky maple cream glaze. … Read more

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brunch recipe / Bundt Cake / coffee cake / easy baking / maple glaze / peach dessert / peach recipe / pecan cake / potluck dessert / summer dessert