Lemon Blueberry Bars Recipe
These Lemon Blueberry Bars are a delightful combination of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, all nestled on a buttery crust. Perfect for a summer dessert or a sweet treat any time of the year!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
For the filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Combine flour and powdered sugar, then cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the pan and bake until golden.
- Make the filling: Whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Gently fold in the blueberries. Pour over the warm crust and bake until set.
- Cool and serve: Let the bars cool in the pan, then refrigerate before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, chill it in the pan before baking.
- Best enjoyed within 3 days when stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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