📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
2. Slice each mini bagel in half horizontally. Arrange the bagel halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they're evenly spaced.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Feel free to add a splash of milk if it seems to thick. It should be easilly spreadable.
4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each bagel half. Don't be shy, load them up!
5. Sprinkle blueberries evenly over the cream cheese layer on each bagel half. Gently press the blueberries into the cream cheese so they stay in place during baking.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bagels are lightly golden brown and the cream cheese filling is set. Keep a close eye on them; ovens vary!
7. While the bagel bites are baking, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and there are no lumps. If it's too thick, add a tiny bit more lemon juice – one teaspoon at a time. If it's to runny, add more powdered sugar to get the correct consistency.
8. Once the bagel bites are out of the oven, let them cool slightly on the baking sheet for a few minutes. This helps the cream cheese set a bit more.
9. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm bagel bites. You can use a spoon or a fork for this. Get creative with your drizzling technique! If you prefer a thicker glaze, let the bagel bites cool completely before drizzling.
10. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the glazed bagel bites. The savory seasoning contrasts beautifully with the sweet glaze and blueberries. If you don’t have everything bagel seasoning, you can use a sprinkle of sesame seeds or poppy seeds instead.