Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars, where the zesty tang of fresh lemons meets the sweet burst of blueberries. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, from summer gatherings to cozy family dinners. Each bar features a creamy cheesecake filling layered atop a buttery lemon shortbread crust, finished with an irresistible blueberry topping. Not only are these bars visually stunning with their vibrant colors, but they also offer a satisfying blend of creamy and crunchy textures that will leave your taste buds craving more!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and prepare an 8" x 8" baking pan by lining it with foil for easy removal.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, lemon zest, and salt; add flour to form the crust. Press mixture into the pan.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in lemon zest and juice, followed by eggs and flour until just combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and top with blueberries. Bake for about 30 minutes or until set.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg