BLUEBERRY LEMON CREAM DESSERT BARS: A Must-Try Delight!
Light, creamy, fruity and totally divine blueberry lemon cream dessert bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup lemon curd or homemade lemon pudding
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or tea biscuits
- Topping:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- Extra whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs and vanilla, then fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Spread batter into the pan and bake 18–20 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
- Spread a layer of lemon curd or pudding over the cooled base. Sprinkle crushed cookies evenly.
- Gently spread whipped cream over top. Chill for at least 1 hour to set.
- Just before serving, top with blueberries and chopped pistachios. Add extra whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Serve chilled for the best creamy texture.
- Add a drizzle of honey or lemon zest before serving.
- Pair with herbal tea or iced lemonade for extra refreshment.
- Use a stabilized whipped cream if prepping in advance.
- Substitute almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Try raspberries or mango slices as a seasonal twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g