Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy lemon cheesecake and fresh blueberries with these irresistible Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars. Perfect for any occasion, these bars feature a zesty lemon shortbread crust that beautifully complements the fruity filling. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these bars are sure to impress with their vibrant flavor and stunning presentation. Easy to make and adaptable for various dietary needs, they’re a treat that everyone can enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 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.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest. Gradually add flour until incorporated. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, then add lemon zest, eggs, yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and flour; fold in blueberries gently.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 60 minutes or until set. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg