Description
Blueberry Lemon Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balance sweet and tart flavors. With a buttery crust and a luscious filling made from fresh blueberries and zesty lemons, these bars are ideal for any occasion. Whether you serve them at a picnic or enjoy them with tea, each bite is sure to evoke happy memories. Easy to make and visually stunning, they promise to be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, lemon juice, sugar, baking powder, and zest until smooth. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg