Description
Lemon Blueberry Bars are a delightful dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a zesty lemon filling and juicy blueberries. Perfectly sweet and tart, these bars are easy to slice, chill beautifully, and are an elegant treat for brunches, gatherings, or anytime cravings.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, unthawed if frozen)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for lifting later.
2. In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add 1/4 cup flour and whisk until no lumps remain.
5. Fold in the blueberries gently. Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
6. Return to oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is just set.
7. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
Use parchment with overhang for easy lifting and clean slicing.
Frozen blueberries should be added straight from the freezer to avoid excess moisture.
For a cleaner cut, use a warm knife and wipe between slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg