Description
A vibrant, refreshing dessert that perfectly balances tart lemons with sweet blueberries in a creamy filling over a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- The zest of one lemon
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for the filling)
- Zest of one lemon (for the filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 5 ounces (150g) yogurt or sour cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for filling)
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 3 cups (300g) blueberries (fresh or frozen; if using frozen, do not thaw)
Instructions
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350ºF (177ºC).
- Line an 8″ x 8″ (or 9″ x 9″) baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and lemon zest. Slowly add in flour, mixing just until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add lemon zest, eggs, yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, salt, and flour, and mix until well combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the filling over the partially baked crust, spread evenly, and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes. The filling should be set but may jiggle slightly in the center. Allow to cool completely in the pan before using the foil to lift out the bars.
Notes
These bars are best served chilled and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. They freeze well for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg