Thursday, May 10, 2012

Blueberry Fantasia bars



This is a quick and yet decadent dessert that I found on the back of a Lucky Leaf Blueberry Pie Filling jar. I made it and brought it to my cooking club meeting recently and it was a big hit. I love any type of dessert that has a type of cheesecake layer. In addition, coconut has been one of my favorite things lately to work into recipes. So I was interested to try this recipe since it has coconut, nuts, pie filling and cheesecake. You can't go wrong with something like this! This recipe could also be switched up a little by using cherry or some other type of berry pie filling and use some other flavors in the cheesecake, like coconut. I added some lemon extract, which really added some brightness to the dessert.

Serves 12


Ingredients:

  • 1 pkg (18 oz.) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon extract (or vanilla or coconut)
  • 1 1/2 cup blueberry fruit filling (I used a whole can of filling)
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts
Directions:
  • In large bowl, blend cake mix, butter and 1 egg.
  • Pat mixture into greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Beat cream cheese until fluffy; add in 2 eggs, flavoring and sugar. Pour over cake mixture.
  • Spoon fruit filling on top evenly. Sprinkle  with coconut and nuts.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes until lightly browned. (Cheesecake layer should not be too wet/jiggly when testing it.)
  • Cool/refrigerate for about 30-45 minutes before cutting.
*Note: the cheesecake layer may be a little soft. You may need to clean the knife after each cut so the cheesecake does not smear all over the other parts. (That's just more for you to taste!)



I also wanted to share that I was one of the bloggers given the Versatile Blogger award by Susie at Earning-My-Cape a few weeks ago (maybe even a little longer- time has been flying by lately). Although I am unable to fulfill all the requirements in accepting that award at this time, I wanted to give her a big THANKYOU!!!! and a tell everyone to check out her blog and show her some blog love. She is just getting started in the blogging world and shares quite a variety of things that she is working on- from various crafts to cooking to information that is useful for our health and families, and basically whatever is happening with her family at that time (like a lot of us do). She is really another sweet person that I have had the privilege to meet since I started blogging. 



Shared with the following:

Miz Helen’s Country CottageCast Party Wednesday
Friday Flair Link Party #19 at Whipperberry

21 comments:

  1. Awww! Thank you, Sarah!!!
    I just popped over from Facebook to check out this awesome-looking blueberry dessert... I had no idea you were saying nice things about me! ;-)

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  2. I am fantasising about these bars all right - delicious :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  3. Yum! Just by reading your description of the cake I am so ready to eat this. I also love coconuts flakes too. They make all the dessert extra delicious. :-)

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  4. I have to agree with you that any desserts that have cheesecake layer is plus to me! Great looking bars, awesome combo!

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  5. OMG, these look insanely delicious!!

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  6. Sarah, I did not see any of your posts from long time but when I visited I see that you are blogging. This is really strange.
    The bars look wonderful. I love blue berries, anywhere.

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  7. I love these types of desserts too and the coconut topping sure makes it extra special

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  8. Oh my goodness, Sarah! That dessert is something that can surely make me and my girls happy! It looks so good!
    Happy Mother's Day, my dear!

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  9. YUM! Thanks for sharing this at Weekend Potluck!
    ~Tonya from 4 little Fergusons

    http://4littlefergusons.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/mothers-day-weekend-potluck/

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  10. Hi Sarah,

    Your blueberry bars look certainly tempting. Thanks for your comment on my blog. Yes I haven't had time to post new recipes. Now I'm back again after almost 2 months with a new recipe. Hope you are having a great weekend.

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    Regards
    Spoon and Chopsticks
    http://spoon-and-chopsticks.blogspot.com/

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  11. Love the combo you've used here! Simply irresistible!

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  12. These bars look really decadent. I'm sure it will go well with hot cup of tea. Thank you and have a great week, Sarah!

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  13. I can't wait to try these wonderful bars! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  14. Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great week end and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Miz Helen

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  15. WOW! A very popular recipe this week! Congrats for being featured at Weekend Potluck too! {4 little Fergusons}. It sounds totally delectable and mouth-watering. I LOVE all those flavors. Enjoy a great weekend.

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  16. Looks like a perfect dessert to end any meal! :)

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  17. This desert looks really good! I love the idea!

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  18. Sarah,I loved this. Your recipe is elaborate and with your instructions, it will be very easy to make this. Bookmarked!

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  19. OMG. One of the best desserts ever. I had fresh blueberries tho, so I sort of pureed them in the blender, then added the other ingredients. It was to die for!

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