Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty lemon and juicy blueberries with these Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars. Perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy family gatherings, these bars feature a creamy lemon cheesecake filling atop a buttery shortbread crust. Topped with fresh blueberries, they are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Easy to make and perfect for preparing in advance, these bars are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Serve them chilled or at room temperature, and don’t forget to add a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent twist!
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 your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line an 8" x 8" baking pan with foil.
- For the crust, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest in a bowl. Gradually add flour until combined and press into the baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, eggs one at a time, yogurt/sour cream, lemon juice, salt, flour, and zest until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and top with blueberries.
- Bake for an additional 45–50 minutes until set in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before lifting out using foil edges and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg