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Perfect Huckleberry Lemon Drop Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Filling

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These huckleberry lemon drop bars feature a buttery crust, silky cream cheese filling, and a tangy huckleberry topping, perfect for a quick and delicious dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen huckleberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Prepare the cream cheese filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and glossy.
  4. Prepare the huckleberry topping: Toss huckleberries with sugar and cornstarch.
  5. Assemble the bars: Pour cream cheese filling over hot crust and smooth the top. Scatter sugared huckleberries over the filling, pressing lightly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until filling is set and edges turn golden. The center should have a slight jiggle.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
  8. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbs in filling. Watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking. Let bars cool completely before slicing. Frozen huckleberries should be thawed and drained to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For vegan, use plant-based cream cheese, vegan butter, and a flax egg.

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Keywords: huckleberry lemon bars, lemon drop bars, cream cheese filling, easy dessert, berry bars, summer dessert

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