Lemon-Blueberry Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon-Blueberry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, plus more for the baking dish; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup dehydrated blueberries ground to a powder (you should have 1/3 cup powder); Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 pint (1 cup) fresh blueberries; Confectioners' sugar for serving

Servings: persons

8 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, plus more for the baking dish
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup dehydrated blueberries ground to a powder (you should have 1/3 cup powder)
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 pint (1 cup) fresh blueberries
Confectioners' sugar for serving

1
For the blueberry crust: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish.
2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, blueberry powder, lemon zest, salt and cold butter cubes.
3
Pulse several times until a ball starts to form.
4
Place the dough in the buttered dish and press down firmly to form and even bottom crust.
5
Bake until the crust is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
6
Let cool slightly.
7
Set aside.
8
For the lemon filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.
9
Sift the flour and baking powder together and add to the eggs.
10
Mix well.
11
Pour the lemon filling over the crust.
12
Scatter the fresh blueberries over the filling.
13
Return to the oven and bake until the filling is set when the pan is jiggled, 20 to 25 minutes.
14
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
15
Dust with confectioners' sugar.
16
The bars will keep for 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
17
Try freezing the bars with wooden popsicle sticks inserted in them for a cooling summertime treat!

1305

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, plus more for the baking dish, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup dehydrated blueberries ground to a powder (you should have 1/3 cup powder), and more.

Yes, Lemon-Blueberry Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon-Blueberry Bars

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