Blueberry Dessert Squares
Transform your dessert game with these irresistible Blueberry Dessert Squares—a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and buttery flavors! Featuring a tender crumbly crust and topping made from a simple blend of all-purpose flour, sugar, and cold cubed butter, these squares cradle a luscious filling of fresh, juicy blueberries enhanced with a hint of lemon and thickened with cornstarch. This easy-to-follow recipe is ready in just over an hour, making it an ideal treat for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy night in. Serve these crowd-pleasing squares as is, or pair them with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent twist. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these homemade blueberry bars promise to become a go-to dessert favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Beat the egg in a small bowl and add it to the crumble mixture. Stir until just combined. The mixture will be dry and crumbly.
Press half of the crumble mixture into the prepared baking dish to form an even crust layer.
In a separate bowl, combine the blueberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar. Toss well to coat the blueberries evenly.
Spread the blueberry mixture over the crust in an even layer.
Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the blueberries, creating a crumb topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.8 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.4 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 682.4 g | 248% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 932 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
