Description
Bright, tangy, and perfectly sweet, these blueberry lemon bars combine a buttery crust with a smooth citrus filling and bursts of juicy blueberries for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, melted butter, and a portion of the sugar until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Press the dough evenly into the pan to form the crust layer.
- Assemble the Dish: In another bowl, whisk eggs, remaining sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Fold in the blueberries gently. Pour over the crust.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for about 25 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Finishing Touches: Let it cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into neat squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor
- Chill before slicing for clean edges
- Lightly coat blueberries in flour to prevent sinking
- Store in the fridge for up to three days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg