The Best Blueberry Pie Bars

There is just something about blueberry pie that screams summer. The sweet berries, buttery crust, and the sweet aroma wafting through the kitchen. Honestly, we sometimes just need an easier version of blueberry pie. Blueberry pie bars!

These blueberry pie bars are one of my favorite blueberry recipes I’ve made yet! There is the perfect combination of buttery, crumbly, and sweetness that makes these blueberry bars taste just like the real thing. They’re so easy to make and are great to make for any occasion. Whether you’re going on a family picnic, looking for a tasty treat to bake on a rainy day, or sharing with friends at a get together. These blueberry bars won’t disappoint!

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Blueberry Pie Bars

If I’m being honest, I wasn’t going to post this recipe on my blog today. I was going to make a blueberry iced latte except when I was just about ready to make it, I realized I didn’t have everything that I needed to make the latte. So instead of skipping out on a recipe today I decided to try out a batch of these blueberry bars. The latte will come to my blog next week!

These blueberry bars are the type of dessert that feel like home. They’re cozy and are the perfect mixture of sweet and tangy. A total crowd pleaser I must say!

Blueberries are the star of this recipe. They’re packed with flavor along with vitamins and antioxidant. I don’t know about you, but it definitely makes me feel a little bit better about indulging in dessert. LOL. Use fresh or frozen blueberries for this recipe. Either way you’ll get delicious and beautiful blueberry bars!

Why You’ll Love These Blueberry Bars

• Quick Prep Time: No rolling out dough like a classic pie making the prep time even faster for these bars!
• Great for the Summer: These bars are great for the summertime and perfectly portable. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings. Or simply just for a family dessert.
• Irresistible: A buttery crust, filled with a creamy layer, sweet berries, and topped with a delicious crumble topping.
• Versatile: Swap out the frozen blueberries or use strawberries or raspberries instead. Those sound so good!

Ingredients for Blueberry Pie Bars

crust and crumble:

• Butter
• Brown Sugar
• Granulated Sugar
• All-Purpose Flour
• Rolled Oats
• Vanilla

filling:

• Cream Cheese
• Plain Greek Yogurt
• One Egg
• Granulated Sugar
• Vanilla

Blueberry Layer:

• Frozen Blueberries
• Granulated Sugar
• Lemon Juice
• Water
• Corn Starch

How to Make Blueberry Bars – Step by Step

This recipe doesn’t require any fancy equipment or skills. Here is a step by step guide on how exactly to make this recipe.

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Make the Crust and Crumble: In a large bowl melt the butter in the microwave until melted. Add the sugars and mix until combined. Add in the flour oats and vanilla and mix until everything is fully combined. The mixture will be dry with crumble pieces. Set 1 cup of the crust mixture aside. Move the remaining mixture to the baking dish and using your hands or a spatula hard pack the mixture to create a smooth and flat bottom layer. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
3. Make the Filling: In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sugar egg and vanilla. Whisk until combined. Evenly pour the mixture of the crust layer and smooth it out with a spatula.
4. Make the Blueberry Layer: Mix 1 tablespoon of corn starch with 1/4 cup of water. Set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat add the frozen blueberries, sugar, and vanilla. Give a stir and pour in the water and corn starch mixture. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. After about a minute the blueberry mixture will have thickened up. Remove from heat. Pour the blueberry mixture over the top of the filling. Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of crust mixture over the top.
5. Bake the Bars: Bake for about 40 minutes or until the top of the crumble is set and lightly golden brown. Let cool 1-2 hours before serving. If you cut in the bars before they are cool you will have very messy bars that will more than likely fall apart.

Storage Tips:

These blueberry bars will stay fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge. Making them a great make ahead treat for a picnic or a weekend snack. If you want to freeze these bars just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and storge them in an airtight container for 2-3 months.

FAQ

• Can I Use Fresh Blueberries? Yes of course! Fresh blueberries work just as well as frozen.
• Can I make These Bars Ahead of Time? Absolutely. They will stay fresh for 5 days in the refrigerator making them great for a weekend snack or a late-night treat.
• Can I make these Bars Dairy Free: YES! Substitute the cream cheese and yogurt for plant alternatives and for the butter use a vegan option.

You can literally make these blueberry bars for any occasion. I love how versatile they are. They’re fancy enough to make for a baby shower and are super easy for a family dessert. Plus, they’re great for packing along on a road trip or packing for a picnic. They’re great for bringing to a family gathering and I promise they’ll be the first thing to disappear.

I hope you enjoy these bars just as much as me and my family did. Tag me if you bake them. I’d love to see how yours turn out!

Questions for you!

1. Do you prefer the crust or filling when it comes to pie?
2. Where would you bring these blueberry pie bars? Picnic, road trip, BBQ?
3. What’s your favorite flavor of pie?