Blueberry Dessert Bars

Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ⅓ cup light brown sugar 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all‑purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup finely chopped pecans

Blueberry topping: 4 cups fresh blueberries, divided ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Filling: 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream 8 oz cream cheese, softened ⅔ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 pan.
2. Mix butter,brown sugar, flour, salt, and pecans; press into pan and bake 15–18 minutes until edges turn light golden; cool. 3. For the blueberry topping, cook half the blueberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thick; stir in lemon zest and remaining blueberries; cool. 4. Whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. 5. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped cream. 6. Spread the cream cheese layer over the cooled crust. 7. Top with the cooled blueberry mixture and chill atleast 6 hours before cutting.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Chill Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 12