Description
Indulge in these delightful Blueberry Curd Bars that combine a buttery crust with a luscious blueberry curd filling. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert, these bars are bursting with fruity flavors and a hint of lemon zest.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- pinch of salt
For the blueberry curd:
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and butter to make the crust. Press into the pan and bake.
- Prepare the blueberry curd: Cook blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until thickened. Blend, strain, and mix with eggs. Cook until thick, then stir in butter.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the blueberry curd over the crust and bake until set. Cool, refrigerate, and slice into bars.
Notes
- Best served chilled
- Use a hot knife for clean slices
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
