Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars, a dessert that beautifully marries the tartness of fresh blueberries with a creamy lemon cheesecake filling, all resting on a buttery lemon shortbread crust. These bars are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sweet moment at home. With their vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Easy to make and versatile for various occasions, these delicious bars can be prepared in advance, making them an essential addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- the zest of one lemon
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- zest of one lemon
- 2 large eggs
- 5 ounces (150g) yogurt or sour cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (300g) blueberries (fresh or frozen; if using frozen, do not thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line an 8" x 8" baking pan with foil.
- For the crust: Combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, lemon zest, and flour in a bowl. Press into the prepared pan.
- For the filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in lemon zest, eggs, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and flour until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg