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Lemon Blueberry Bars

Delight in these refreshing Lemon Blueberry Bars, combining zesty lemon and sweet blueberries in an easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easier creaming.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon it into your measuring cup and level it off.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Fresh lemons provide better flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries Can substitute with frozen blueberries.
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries) Helps prevent blueberries from sinking.
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 0.5 cup of granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in 2 cups of flour and 0.25 teaspoon of salt until you get a crumbly texture.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly.
  5. Bake the crust for 18–20 minutes, or until it turns lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
Filling
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1.5 cups of sugar, 0.25 cup of flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, toss the fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat them lightly.
  3. Gently fold the blueberries into the lemon mixture.
  4. Pour the lemon-blueberry filling over the pre-baked crust and tap the pan gently on the counter to distribute it evenly.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is just set and no longer jiggles.
Cooling & Serving
  1. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  2. Lift the bars out using the parchment paper and slice them into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.