Irresistible Blueberry Crumble Shortbread Bars
If you're looking for a delightful treat perfect for entertaining and parties, these Blueberry Crumble Shortbread Bars are sure to impress your guests. With a buttery, crumbly shortbread base and a luscious blueberry filling, these bars offer a wonderful balance of sweetness and tang. They are easy to prepare in advance, making them a fantastic addition to any gathering. Guests will love the vibrant burst of blueberry flavor topped with the crisp texture of shortbread, creating a heavenly combination. Serve them at your next event, and watch them disappear!
Blueberry Crumble Shortbread Bars
Ingredients
Shortbread:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted cold butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
¼ tsp salt
Blueberry Filling:
1½ cups blueberries
½ cup sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Cube the cold butter and place it in a food processor. Add sugar, flour, and salt, and process until the dough starts to form.
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of the blueberries (reserving ½ cup for later), ½ cup sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until it reaches a boil, then add in the vanilla extract.
Using an immersion blender, puree the blueberry mixture until smooth. Fold in the reserved ½ cup of blueberries and set the filling aside.
Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Add half of the shortbread mixture and press it down flat to form the base.
Pour the blueberry filling over the shortbread base, spreading it evenly.
Crumble the remaining portion of the shortbread over the top of the blueberry filling.
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely, preferably for a few hours or overnight, before cutting into squares.
Enjoy your delicious Blueberry Crumble Shortbread Bars at your next gathering, and delight your guests with this exquisite treat!