Description
Blueberry Curd Bars are a vibrant and tangy dessert featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth, rich blueberry curd. These bars are perfect for spring and summer gatherings or as a fruity treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- To make the crust, cream together butter and sugar until light. Add flour and salt, and mix until crumbly. Press mixture evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, make the blueberry curd: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Cook over medium heat until berries burst and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove skins.
- Return strained mixture to a saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until curd thickens (about 8–10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Pour blueberry curd over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours, or until set.
- Cut into bars and serve. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for a brighter flavor, but frozen work well too.
- Lemon juice enhances the tang of the curd and balances the sweetness.
- Top with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: blueberry curd, blueberry bars, summer dessert, fruit dessert, shortbread crust