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Blueberry Lemon Cream Bars-Creamy Crunchy and Loaded With Blueberries!

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I first spotted these super delicious bars over at Tracey’s Culinary Adventures.  I was drooling all over my keyboard looking at Tracey’s beautiful pictures and description of them.  I knew that these were going on the top of my “must make SOON” list.  Then, while shopping at Costco, I picked up a Fine Cooking best of Picnics and Cookouts magazine and there was another yummy looking picture of these babies.  Could fates voice be any louder screaming at me to hurry up and get in my kitchen and bake these up?  I think not!  So, that’s exactly what I did!  They came out just as I had hoped.  Yummy, rich and ever so slightly addictive.  They’re great for breakfast, an afternoon snack with a cup of tea, or of course, for dessert.  They make a nice big 9 X 13 pan so they’re great to bring to share at a picnic or barbecue.  Just remember, they’re only fine at room temp for a couple of hours (Fine Cooking says so) but need to be refrigerated for longer storage.

Source: Fine Cooking

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Blueberry Lemon Cream Bars

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings: 16 -20
Author: Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter Softened at Room Temperature
  • 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 Cups Rolled Oats NOT Quick)
  • 1 1/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Egg Large, Separated
  • 1-14 Ounce Sweetened Condensed Milk Canned
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Teaspoons Lemon Zest
  • 2 1/2 Cups About 13 Ounces Blueberries, at Room Temperature

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.  Line a 13x9 metal baking pan with foil, leaving a slight overhang on both sides to lift the bars out.  Spray the pan/foil with cooking spray.
  •  Whisk the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl.  Use a pastry blender (or your fingers) to cut the butter into the dry ingredients completely.  (In other words, until the pieces of butter aren't visible anymore.)  Set aside and reserve 2 cups of these crumbs for the topping. Beat the egg white with a fork until broken up and foamy.  Add it to the crumbs and mix to incorporate.  Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press to form an even layer of crust.  Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the top starts to look dry.
  •  Meanwhile, whisk the condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg yolk together in a medium bowl.  Let stand for 5 minutes; the mixture will begin to thicken slightly.
  • When the crust has finished baking, transfer the pan to a wire rack and sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the hot crust.  Drop spoonfuls of the lemon mixture over the blueberries then spread the lemon mixture gently to distribute it.  Work carefully so you don't crush the berries; the lemon layer doesn't have to cover every bit of the crust.  Bake until the lemon layer begins to form a shiny skin, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Remove the pan to a wire rack and use your fingers to press the reserved crumb mixture into small clumps and sprinkle them over the lemon layer.  Use all of the crumb mixtures to cover the lemon layer completely.  Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling at the edges and the streusel topping is golden brown.
  • Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the bars cool for about an hour, until just warm.  Remove them from the pan using the foil overhang and let cool completely on the wire rack.  Cut into squares before serving.  The bars should be stored in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 7.9% | Vitamin C: 4% | Calcium: 11% | Iron: 12.5%
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  8. Just an update–The day I saw this I gave this recipe to my co-worker to make for me (LOL!) because she was complaining about having too many blueberries in her fridge. She made them and then brought them in the next day and they were DELICIOUS!! great recipe! 🙂

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  12. Blueberries and Cream? I'm in heaven…and I've just read the title of these treats. These look and sound amazing. Perfect for a summer treat!

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  13. I was planning on making blueberry coffee cake but you just changed my mind for me. Blueberries and lemons are one of my favorite combinations. Yum.

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  21. I love this combination, Your bars look wonderful and your timing is perfect. Blueberries have just begun to reach our farmer's markets :-). I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

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  23. I saw these on Tracey's blog too and thought they looked amazing! Yours look fabulous. I love the combination of lemon and blueberry. One of my favorite fruit combos.

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  32. Oh Kathleen, these look marvelous. From the streusel to the lemon cream. Definitely a must-make. I saw that issue of Fine Cooking but didn't get it. Guess I better reconsider. I do like that magazine a lot, don't you?

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