Description
Gooey Blueberry Pie Bars with Lattice Pie Crust are a delightful dessert that blends sweet, juicy blueberries with a flaky, buttery crust. The striking lattice design elevates this treat to a showstopper for summer picnics or cozy family evenings. Each bite offers a burst of flavors and textures, making these bars an instant favorite. Easy to prepare and adaptable as breakfast or dessert, they are destined to become a staple in your baking collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add one egg and mix until dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half; roll out one half to fit the bottom of your baking dish and press it firmly into place.
- In another bowl, mix blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Pour this mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
- Roll out the second half of the dough and cut it into strips for the lattice topping. Arrange them crisscross over the blueberry filling.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg