Blueberry Shortbread Crumble
Indulge in the sweet, buttery goodness of Blueberry Shortbread Crumble—an irresistible dessert that combines a tender shortbread base with a juicy blueberry filling and a golden, crumbly topping. This easy-to-make treat highlights fresh blueberries with a zesty touch of lemon, bringing out their natural sweetness and tanginess. The crumbly shortbread dough does double duty as both the base and the topping, creating a perfect balance of textures. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is a delightful choice for summer gatherings, tea parties, or anytime you crave a simple yet elegant dessert. Serve it dusted with powdered sugar for a bakery-worthy finish that's sure to impress. Perfect for berry season, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for topping, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the flour and salt. Beat on low speed until the mixture becomes a crumbly dough.
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the shortbread base. Save the remaining one-third for the crumble topping.
In a medium bowl, toss the blueberries with lemon juice and sprinkle with cornstarch. Mix gently to coat evenly.
Distribute the blueberry mixture evenly over the shortbread base.
Crumble the reserved dough over the blueberries, breaking it into pea-sized pieces with your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the blueberries are bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or bars.
If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your delicious Blueberry Shortbread Crumble!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.4 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.1 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 413.0 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 560 mg | 12% | |
*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.
