Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries with these Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars. This easy dessert features a creamy cheesecake filling layered over a buttery lemon shortbread crust, making it ideal for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy family gatherings. Each bite is a flavor explosion that’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Plus, these bars can be made ahead of time, making them a convenient choice for busy schedules. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this irresistible dessert that captures the essence of summer in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Zest of one lemon
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8” x 8” baking pan with foil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, lemon zest, salt, and flour to form the crust mixture. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs, yogurt, lemon juice, and zest; mix until combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and sprinkle blueberries on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours. Slice into bars and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg