Description
Bright, tangy blueberry curd sits atop a buttery shortbread crust in these delicious Blueberry Curd Bars — a colorful twist on lemon bars perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- For the crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the blueberry curd:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for extra thickness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–22 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, place blueberries in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until berries burst and become juicy (5–7 minutes).
- Blend the blueberries with lemon juice and zest until smooth. Strain to remove skins (optional).
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth. Slowly whisk in the warm blueberry mixture.
- Add cornstarch if using. Cook the mixture over a double boiler or low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth.
- Pour the curd over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake again for 10–12 minutes to help set the curd. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh ones aren’t available—no need to thaw first.
- Straining the blueberry puree creates a smoother curd, but you can skip it for a more rustic texture.
- Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg