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Lemon and Blueberry Bars with a Coconut Crust
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Lemon and Blueberry Bars with a Coconut Crust

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 +/-
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • 8 x 8-inch Baking Dish

Ingredients

Coconut Crust:

  • 1 cup of flour
  • ½ cup of powdered sugar
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 stick of cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup of sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Lemon Filling:

  • 1 cup of white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • A handful of fresh blueberries

Serving:

  • Powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing a little overhang, then coat the parchment with cooking spray.
  • Make the crust by combining the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add the butter pieces, coconut, and vanilla, then mix with hands until crumbly.
  • Press evenly into the bottom of your baking pan.
  • Bake the crust until lightly golden, about 18-20 minutes. Set the crust aside.
  • Make the filling by whisking the sugar, eggs, flour, and salt.
  • Add lemon zest and juice and mix until well combined.
  • Pour lemon filling over the hot crust, then add the blueberries evenly on top of the filling.
  • Bake the lemon bars by putting the baking dish in the oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  • Cool completely before sprinkling with powdered sugar.
  • Slice and enjoy.