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Lemon Squares with Blueberries

Lemon is a universal flavor. I have never met anyone who doesn’t like lemon.
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Cook Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All purpose flower
  • 2 cups Unsalted sweet cream butter cut into small pieces and well chilled
  • 1 cup Confectioners sugar

Filling

  • 8 Large eggs
  • 4 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Grated fresh lemon peel About 2 large lemons
  • 3/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Pure lemon extract
  • 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Blueberries
  • Confectioners sugar To garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
     
    FOR THE BASE: Mix together in processor until combined in a coarse crumb. Pat into bottom of pan til tightly packed.
    Bake at 350°F until golden, about 20 minutes.
    FOR THE FILLING:
    Mix eggs and sugar until fully incorporated. Add in powder, salt, lemon peel and stir to combine. Add in fresh lemon juice and extract. Whisk to combine.
    Pour filling into crust right out of oven. Sprinkle blueberries into filling.  Return to oven and bake for 20 – 25 Minutes, until golden and firm. Cool in pan. Cut into squares. Coat top with confectioners sugar just before serving. Can sit out for extended time, but leftovers should be refrigerated.
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