5.0 from 3 votes
Berry Citrus Poppy Seed Bars
This berry citrus poppy seed bars recipe is a refreshing way to sweeten your day. Raspberries and blueberries are scattered on a thin layer of citrus cream cheese poppy seed filling and topped with cookie crumbles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 286 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pack neutral plain cookies like maria cookies about 2 cups
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 clementine zested
- 1/2 orange zested and juiced
- 1 egg
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, if frozen do not thaw)
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen, if frozen do not thaw)
- 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
- confectioner's sugar for dusting (optional)
Notes
- These Berry Citrus Poppy Seed Bars are best served cold or even a day or two later making them the perfect bar recipe to prepare in advance!
- This recipe works with fresh or frozen berries. If using frozen berries, do not thaw them.
- Sprinkle some chopped nuts ( think pistachios or almonds) on top of your bars before baking to add extra crunch.