Lemon Blueberry Bars That Will Brighten Your Spring Desserts
Delightful Lemon Blueberry Bars with creamy filling, perfect for spring celebrations.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 2/3 cup Sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice fresh juice recommended
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest use microplane for zest
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure extract
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt balances sweetness
Crust and Topping
- 16 oz Crescent Dough 2 tubes
- 2 cups Blueberries fresh or thawed
- 2 Tbsp Powdered Sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking dish with cooking spray.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Layer Dough: Roll out one tube of crescent dough and press it into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Filling: Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and scatter blueberries on top.
- Create Top Layer: Roll out the second tube of crescent dough and place it over the filling, sealing the edges.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and filling is set.
- Cool: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream for an extra creamy delight. Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavors.