Blueberry Lemon Bars

Recipe by The View From the Great Island

Blueberry Lemon Bars ~ this easy lemon bar recipe is a perfect quick spring and summer dessert ~ serve them chilled right from the fridge!

Ingredients

• crust
• 1 sleeve (9 full) graham crackers
• ½ tbsp brown sugar
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• filling
• 4 large egg yolks
• 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup strained fresh squeezed lemon juice
• a drop of yellow food coloring (optional)
• ⅔ cup fresh blueberries

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Toss the crumbs with the sugar and melted butter, making sure to get all the crumbs evenly saturated.
3. Press the crumbs evenly into the bottom of a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
4. Whisk the egg yolks well, and whisk in the condensed milk until well combined. Add the lemon juice and food coloring, if using, and mix again. Fold in the blueberries.
5. Pour into the crust and bake for about 15-20 minutes, until just set.
6. Let cool, then refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
7. Serve cold with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

View the recipe instructions at The View From the Great Island