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Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars

A delightful dessert that combines the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries, nestled in a buttery shortbread crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 303

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 ounces yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups blueberries fresh or frozen; if using frozen, do not thaw

Method
 

  1. Position a rack in the center position of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC).
  2. Line an 8" x 8" (or 9" x 9") baking pan with foil. Leave an overhang on the sides. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar until well blended. Add vanilla extract, salt, and lemon zest. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  4. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add one cup of granulated sugar and more lemon zest. Blend in eggs one at a time, then add yogurt or sour cream and fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle in salt and mix in additional flour until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in blueberries into the cream cheese mixture. Pour this filling over the pre-baked shortbread crust.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about an hour until set and golden brown on top. Allow to cool completely before chilling in the refrigerator.
  7. Once chilled, lift out using the foil overhang and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 222mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23g

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