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    Blueberry Pie Bars

    May 29, 2020 by The Cozy Plum 7 Comments

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    Fresh, sweet blueberries baked over a shortbread crust creates a jammy filling for these Blueberry Pie Bars. Top it with a tangy fresh whipped cream cheese frosting.

    Easy Blueberry Pie Bars

    These Blueberry Pie Bars are buttery, crunchy, gooey, sweet and tangy! They're the perfect summer treat to share with family and friends and will definitely get you dubbed MVPP. That is, Most Valuable Picnic Player.

    The crust and blueberries get baked all together, cooled, and the whipped cream cheese topping gets added when you're ready to cut and serve. Much simpler than a pie and way easier to eat!

    Shortbread crust for bars

    This shortbread crust is made by pulsing flour, sugar, butter, salt, white vinegar and almond extract in the food processor until it holds together. Then, it gets pressed into the bottom of an 8-inch tart pan with removable bottom (or 8x8-inch square pan, but you have to line it with parchment!) and the blueberries are added on top.

    Blueberry Pie Filling

    Or really, lack thereof. Rather than making a separate blueberry pie filling to add the the crust, all of the work is done in the oven for you! Simply add the fresh blueberries to the pre-baked shortbread crust then sprinkle the flour/sugar/cinnamon mixture all over. Be sure to get the sides!

    It may feel like you're adding too much, but I promise you're not. Use it all up. Once it goes into the oven, the juices from the blueberries release and combine with the sugar and flour to create a nice, sweet, jammy blueberry layer.

    FAQ

    Can I use frozen blueberries?

    Not for this recipe. Frozen blueberries (even when thawed) will contain too much excess moisture, which would negatively impact this bake.

    What if I don't have a food processor?

    If you don't have a food processor, you could use softened butter and mix everything together with a hand mixer. It will be slightly more difficult to spread the dough out, but be patient and be sure to get it to the edges!

    More Blueberry Desserts

    • Blueberry Cheesecake No-Churn Ice Cream
    • Blueberry White Chocolate Ganache Tart
    • Lemon Poundcake with Blueberry Glaze
    • Berry Sangria Granita
    • Fruit & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Danish

    Recipe adapted from Woman'sDay Magazine, 2008.

    Two pieces of Blueberry Pie Bars on a plate - one has a bite removed
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    5 from 4 votes

    Blueberry Pie Bars

    Fresh, sweet blueberries baked over a shortbread crust creates a jammy filling for these Blueberry Pie Bars. Top it with a tangy fresh whipped cream cheese frosting.
    Prep Time1 hr
    Active Time1 hr
    Cool time3 hrs
    Total Time5 hrs
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, British, French
    Keyword: picnic, summer
    Yield: 12
    Calories: 282kcal
    Author: The Cozy Plum

    Equipment

    • 8-inch square pan or tart pan
    • Food processor
    • Stand mixer with whisk attachment, or handheld mixer

    Materials

    Tart Base

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour 120g
    • ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 T white vinegar
    • ½ cup unsalted butter cold & cubed (113g)

    Blueberry Layer

    • 3 cups blueberries fresh (570g)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar 67g
    • 2 T all-purpose flour 15g

    Whipped Cream Cheese Topping

    • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
    • 3 T granulated sugar 38g
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream 179g

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375℉. Parchment line an 8x8-inch square pan with sling overhangs or use a tart pan with removable bottom (no need to parchment for this).
    • In a food processor, add flour, sugar, salt, almond extract, vinegar and butter cubes and pulse until combined and the dough starts to form little balls and holds when pressed together with your fingers.
    • Remove the dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the pan (no need to go up the sides). Spread 3 cups of blueberries evenly over the dough.
    • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and the cinnamon. Once combined, sprinkle evenly over the blueberries, making sure to get the edges. It will feel like a lot, but use it all!
    • Bake for 45-55 minutes (the blueberries should be bubbling) and remove to a wire rack to cool completely, then transfer to the fridge for 1-2 hours to firm up.

    Whipped Cream Cheese Topping

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the cream cheese and sugar on medium high speed for one minute.
    • Add the heavy whipping cream and whip on medium speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and whip until stiff peaks form and the cream holds in the whisk.
    • Pipe or spread the whipped cream cheese topping onto your cooled bars, cut and enjoy!

    Notes

    Store the bars in the fridge (covered) for 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Ana

      March 15, 2022 at 12:12 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was so good! The shortbread crust is everything and I love that this dessert is not overly sweet. Perfectly balanced. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Plum

        March 17, 2022 at 1:44 am

        Totally agree with this assessment. Thanks for trying them!

        Reply
    2. Pam

      August 27, 2021 at 12:56 am

      5 stars
      Made these and they are so easy and delicious. Great recipe - dessert but not to sweet - just like I love it!

      Reply
      • Donna

        August 30, 2021 at 3:25 pm

        5 stars
        I was lucky enough to taste this at Pam’s, lovely blend of flavors, definitely adding to my favorite recipe collection!!

        Reply
        • The Cozy Plum

          September 03, 2021 at 5:39 pm

          Donna, I'm so happy to hear this! Thank you 🙂

          Reply
    3. The Cozy Plum

      May 29, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      I owe so much of my knowledge to her!! This one is actually very simple, it's just the fridge time that makes it look long! Also, if you follow the link to the original recipe, that one is even less fuss (you just add fresh blueberries to the top instead of the cream)! You should give it a try!!

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