Lemon blueberry bars are a delicious and refreshing dessert that are perfect for any occasion. These bars are made with a sweet and buttery crust, a tangy lemon , and juicy blueberries filling. In this article, we'll delve into what makes these bars so special and how to make them yourself.

Lemon blueberry bars are a great dessert option for a number of reasons. For one, they're a crowd-pleaser, meaning they're sure to be a hit at your next gathering. They're also relatively easy to make, with a straightforward ingredient list that you likely already have on hand. Plus, they're a great way to incorporate fresh fruit into your diet in a fun and tasty way.

INGREDIENTS

Butter- you will need melted unsalted butter for the crust. if you are using salted butter skip the salt in the recipe.

Sugar- granulated sugar

Vanilla extract- for a touch of vanilla flavor.

Lemon zest- you’ll use lemon juice and zest.

Flour- regular all purpose flour also known as plain flour.

Cream cheese- softened at room temperature.

Salt- just a bit to accentuate the sweetness and flavor.

Eggs-2 large eggs

Sour cream or yogurt- plain or lemon/vanilla flavored yogurt or sour cream both works well in this recipe.

Blueberries- you can use fresh or frozen blueberries depending on availability. frozen blueberries are much cheaper.

How to make lemon blubbery bars!

CRUST:

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line an 8″ x 8″ (or 9" x 9") baking pan with parchment paper Leave an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.

In a large bowl, add melted butter, sugar, lemon, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and flour. Stir until well combined.

Reserve ¾ cup of crust and place in the refrigerator or freezer until needed in the recipe.

Press the remaining crust into the prepared pan with your hands. Bake for 18 minutes.

FILLING:

In a large mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese, and beat with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer on high speed until smooth. Add lemon zest and sugar and beat until smooth and well combined.

Add eggs one at a time and beat until combined. Add sour cream/ yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and beat for a few more minutes.

Now add all purpose flour and beat just to combine. Scrape down the sides.

Add blueberries and gently fold in the batter with a spatula.

Pour the lemon blueberry filling on the prepared crust. Add some blueberries on top and crumble the reserved crust on top with your hands or a grater.

Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool at room temperature on a wire rack. When completely cool, chill in the refrigerator for an hour.