Lemon Blueberry Bars
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
These easy lemon blueberry bars are easy to make and a summer favorite! You will love the graham cracker crust, tart creamy lemon filling, and juicy blueberries!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 177kcal
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Ingredients
For the crust:
- Zest of one lemon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
For the filling:
- 2 large egg yolks
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Stir until graham cracker crumbs are moist. Press crumbs firmly into prepared pan. Bake the graham cracker crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
- To make the filling, combine the egg yolks and condensed milk in a medium bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir until mixture is smooth and begins to slightly thicken.
- Gently fold in the blueberries. Pour the lemon blueberry filling evenly over the graham cracker crust. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until just set.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Bars will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg