Description
Delightful blueberry lemon custard bars merge tangy citrus with sweet berries in a creamy dessert. Classic French pastry techniques elevate this simple yet elegant treat you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (475 ml)
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup softened butter (113 g)
- 1 package (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray, ensuring complete bottom coverage.
- Create a uniform base by blending sugar cookie mix, butter, flour, and one egg into a cohesive dough, then press firmly and evenly across the pan’s surface.
- Scatter fresh blueberries generously across the prepared crust, ensuring even distribution.
- Craft a silky custard by whisking eggs, flour, sugar, heavy whipping cream, lemon zest, and salt until achieving a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Gently pour the custard mixture over the blueberry-covered crust, allowing it to settle naturally.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the custard develops a slight center wobble while edges appear fully set.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the custard set properly.
- Refrigerate to maintain optimal freshness and serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure blueberries are fresh and dry to prevent excess moisture that could make the crust soggy.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother custard and more even baking.
- Customize the bars by swapping blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for variety.
- Dust with powdered sugar or add a light lemon glaze for extra sweetness and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg