Description
Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars are the ultimate dessert for any occasion, combining a creamy lemon cheesecake filling with a buttery shortbread crust and a delightful blueberry topping.
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
- 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 using frozen, do not thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line an 8" x 8" baking pan with foil.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, salt, and flour until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and flour. Fold in blueberries gently.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg