Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with these delicious Lemon Blueberry Bars. A buttery crust holds a luscious lemon-blueberry filling, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. These bars are a delightful treat for any occasion, from summer picnics to afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
For Topping (optional):
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Make the filling: Whisk eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour the filling: Over the hot crust and bake for 20–25 minutes until set.
- Cool and refrigerate: Let cool, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker bar, use a 9×5-inch loaf pan and bake longer.
- Bars store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
