Description

These Lavender Honey Swirl Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars offer a delightful combination of zesty lemon, sweet blueberries, and floral lavender. They’re a convenient and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

150 g (1.25 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a crumbly crust.
80 g (0.33 cups) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to the crust.
115 g (0.5 cups) Unsalted Butter, Cold and Cubed: Creates a flaky, tender crust.
3 Large Eggs: Provide richness and bind the lemon filling.
100 g (0.5 cups) Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the lemon filling.
60 ml (0.25 cups) Fresh Lemon Juice: Delivers a bright, zesty lemon flavor.
2 tbsp (30 ml) Lemon Zest: Intensifies the lemon flavor.
30 g (0.25 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Thickens the lemon filling.
200 g (1 cup) Fresh Blueberries: Adds sweetness and color.
20 g (1 tbsp) Granulated Sugar: Macerates blueberries for a flavorful topping.
120 g (0.5 cups) Cream Cheese, Softened: Adds tanginess to the lavender swirl.
30 g (2 tbsp) Honey: Provides sweetness and floral aroma.
1 tsp (5 ml) Culinary Lavender Buds, Ground: Adds a delicate floral flavor.
30 g (2 tbsp) Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and smooths the lavender swirl.
15 ml (1 tbsp) Honey: For drizzling and garnish.
Zest of 1 Lemon: Enhances lemon aroma.
Fresh Lavender Buds (optional): For garnish.

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Combine flour and sugar, cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Press and Bake Crust: Press into a pan and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.
Make Lemon Filling: Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and flour.
Bake Lemon Layer: Pour over crust and bake for 12 minutes.
Macerate Blueberries: Toss blueberries with sugar and let sit for 15 minutes.
Add Blueberry Topping: Scatter macerated blueberries over lemon layer.
Prepare Lavender Swirl: Beat cream cheese, honey, lavender, and powdered sugar.
Swirl and Bake: Drop swirl mixture over blueberries and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Cool and Garnish: Cool completely, drizzle with honey, and garnish.
Cut and Serve: Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is very cold when making the crust. Don’t overbake the lemon filling to prevent it from becoming tough. Culinary lavender is essential for the intended flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: lavender, blueberry, lemon, pie bars, honey, dessert, baking, summer, floral