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Blackberry Pie Bars

Delicious Blackberry Pie Bars using a buttery shortbread crust, creamy custard-y filling, topped with more shortbread as a crumble over the top.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 331 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust and Topping
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups butter chilled, 3 sticks
Filling
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 lb blackberries fresh

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper, or grease (you choose)
Crust and Topping
  1. In a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar and salt.
  2. Add the butter and pulse until the butter is crumbly (about a minute)
  3. Reserve 1 1/2 Cups of the crust mixture (this is the topping)
  4. Press the remaining mixture into the baking pan (distribute evenly)
  5. Bake for 15 minutes - the edges should be JUST starting to brown.
  6. Cool.
Filling
  1. Whisk the eggs together in a bowl, and add the sugar, sour cream, flour, salt, zest and vanilla.
  2. Add the blackberries and gently fold in.
  3. Pour the mixture over the crust, then sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top.
  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes (until center is not jiggly).
  5. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
  6. Devour.

Notes

  • If you don't have a food processor, no problem. You can cut the butter into the flour using two forks, or grab an inexpensive pastry blender tool.
  • How to store
  • Store Blackberry Pie Bars covered on the counter for a few days. Hide them from your family.
  • Substitutions/Additions
  • Any kind of berry does great in this recipe. Try blueberries and raspberries!
  • If using frozen berries, make sure to thaw and drain before using.

Nutrition Information

Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 110mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 535IU (11%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331

% Daily Value*

Calories 331kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 110mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 535IU 11%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.