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Blackberry Lemon Bars

Blackberry Lemon Bars

The Crispy Chef
These blackberry lemon bars combine a buttery shortbread crust, a tangy lemon filling, and bursts of sweet blackberries for a show-stopping dessert that’s easy to love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Zester
  • Citrus juicer
  • Spatula
  • Oven thermometer (recommended)
  • Fine-mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust:
  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, cold
  • 2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup 60g powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Lemon Filling:
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups 300g granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 120ml fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup 30g all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Berries:
  • 1 cup frozen blackberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries optional for topping
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for tossing fresh berries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
  • Make the crust: In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake crust for 18–20 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
  • Prepare lemon filling: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, flour, and salt until smooth.
  • Strain filling through a fine-mesh sieve to remove lumps.
  • Add frozen blackberries directly to the filling. Toss fresh berries in flour if using, then fold in.
  • Pour filling over pre-baked crust.
  • Reduce oven temp to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  • Cool completely, then chill in the fridge for 2–3 hours before slicing.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

For best texture, use both fresh and frozen berries.
Avoid overbaking to maintain a creamy filling.
Store covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSugar: 18g
Keyword blackberry lemon bars
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