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Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars Recipe

Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars Recipe
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Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars feature a sweet and creamy lemon cheesecake filling bursting with blueberries atop a lemon shortbread crust with crumbles on top.

Ingredients

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SHORTBREAD CRUST

  • 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, properly measured

FILLING

  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 ounces (150g) yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (300g) blueberries, fresh or frozen (if frozen, do not thaw)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350ºF (177ºC).
  2. Prepare Pan: Line an 8″ x 8″ or 9″ x 9″ baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  3. Make Shortbread Crust: Combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest. Add flour and mix. Press most of the crust into the pan and bake.
  4. Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, lemon zest, eggs, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and flour. Gently fold in blueberries.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Pour filling into crust, top with blueberries and reserved crust crumbles. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool, chill, and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Yogurt or sour cream: Any type of yogurt works. Lemon, plain, or vanilla are good choices. Sour cream is also a great option.
  • Reserved crust: Make sure to reserve a measured ¾ cup for later use.

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