Blueberry Cheesecake Bars- No Bake

Ingredients

• 16 graham cracker squares, crushed (8 whole crackers)
• 1/4 cup ground pecans (optional) or 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)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine crushed graham crackers, nuts if using, and melted butter.

2. 2

   Press evenly into bottom of an 8- or 9-inch square pan (glass is good) to form a crust about 1/4-inch thick.

3. 3

   Put in refrigerator until ready to use.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Spread cheese mixture carefully and evenly over crust, using a spatula or butter knife to smooth top.

6. 6

   Cover with fresh blueberries and chill for at least an hour, or until set.

7. 7

   Cut into squares or bars and serve.