Description
Delightful Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Bars that combine buttery shortbread with a zesty lemon filling and fresh blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Combine 2 cups flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is lightly golden.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup lemon juice, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons flour, and baking powder until smooth.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries gently.
- Pour the mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Serve and enjoy with a cup of tea.
Notes
These bars can be made a day in advance. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg