Description
Indulge in the delightful balance of tart and sweet with these refreshing Blackberry Lemon Bars. This easy-to-follow recipe combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy lemon filling, beautifully swirled with a vibrant blackberry puree. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights at home, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends. With their stunning presentation and perfectly balanced flavors, they are a must-try dessert that will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, granulated sugar, and water. Boil until thickened, then cool.
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter; bake for 9 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar, salt, and lemon zest until fluffy. Add sour cream, eggs, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and swirl in the blackberry puree.
- Bake at 325°F for about 55–60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool for an hour at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (62g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg