Description
Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares are a delightful dessert that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the sweet juiciness of fresh blueberries. Each square offers a creamy texture, making it perfect for sunny brunches or cozy gatherings. With an easy recipe that promises to impress, these squares are a must-try for anyone looking to add a burst of flavor to their dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in blueberries without crushing them.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden on top.
- Allow cooling slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg