Blueberry Pie Bars are the ultimate blueberry dessert! Made with a shortbread crust, creamy blueberry filling, and buttery crumble this blueberry pie bar recipe creates an easy, yet irresistible treat!
![Blueberry Pie Bars Sliced blueberry pie bars on wooden cutting board showing shortbread crumble.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/The-Best-Blueberry-Pie-Bars.jpg)
When it comes to pie, I love it! From Dutch Apple Pie to Cherry Crumb Pie to classic Pumpkin Pie, there is something undeniably delicious about pie.
But even when starting with my easy pie crust recipe, I don't always have time to make homemade pie from scratch. So that is when I turn to this recipe for Blueberry Pie Bars!
A creamy filling bursting with plump berries is sandwiched between a no-chill, buttery shortbread crust and crumble to create a blueberry dessert that is out of this world delicious. And insanely easy to make!
Reasons to Love Blueberry Pie Bars
- Perfect Flavor. From the flaky shortbread crust to the sweet blueberries to the buttery crumble, these Blueberry Pie Bars have it all. They are sweet! They are buttery! They are creamy! Absolute perfection!
- Super Easy Dessert Recipe. A three-layer dessert may sound complicated, but this dessert comes together easily with just 10 minutes of hand-on prep.
- Party-Perfect. Not only does everyone love these blueberry pie bars, but just like Homemade Fudgy Brownies, Strawberry Bars, Lemon Cheesecake Bars, and Mini Cheesecakes, they transport well and can be eaten without silverware.
How to Make Blueberry Pie Bars
The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prepare Shortbread
The shortbread forms the base and the crumble topping of the blueberry pie bars and comes together easily using a food processor or with two forks. Once the mixture comes together and is nice and crumbly, take out a ½ cup of the shortbread mixture and set it aside to use for the crumb topping.
![Recipe Blueberry Pie Bars Butter mixed into flour and sugar until crumbly.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Blueberry-Shortbread-Bars.jpg)
Prebake Crust
Partially baking the crust for these blueberry bars will help to keep the crust keeps it flaky and tender. If you skip the prebaking, the filling can soak into the crust, making it soggy and dense.
![Blueberry Pie Bar Recipe shortbread crust in Glass Baking Dish.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Shortbread-Crust.jpg)
Fold Blueberries into Filling
The blueberries are coated with a sweetened sour cream mixture that is tangy, creamy, and perfectly sweet. It coats the blueberries in a rich, sweet coating that takes the blueberry bars to a whole new level of deliciousness!
![Blueberry Crumb Bars Blueberries folded into sweetened sour cream mixture in large mixing bowl.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Blueberry-Crumb-Bars.jpg)
Layer Blueberry Pie Bars
Evenly spread the blueberry pie filling to the prebaked crust and then sprinkle the reserved shortbread evenly over the blueberry mixture. That buttery shortbread cookie base will form a ridiculously delicious crumble.
![Blueberry Crumb Bar Recipe Assembled blueberry pie bars in glass baking dish before baking pie bars.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Blueberry-Bars.jpg)
Bake Until Crumble is Golden
Bake the bars until the blueberry pie filling is no longer jiggly and the crumble topping is golden brown.
![Easy Blueberry Pie Bars Blueberry Pie Bars baked in glass 8x8 baking dish with shortbread crumble.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sour-Cream-Blueberry-Pie-Bars.jpg)
Chill Before Serving
While Blueberry Pie Bars can be enjoyed immediately, their flavor intensifies after chilling. I highly recommend chilling for at least 2 hours, overnight is best. Not only will the flavor be better, but the pie bars will slice easier as well.
![Pie Bars with Blueberries Sliced blueberry bars on wooden cutting board showing shortbread crumble.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sour-Cream-Blueberry-Bars.jpg)
Recipe Modifications
- Greek Yogurt for Sour Cream: Feel free to replace the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt if desired. The bars will still be creamy and a bit lower in fat, but will not have the same tanginess that helps cut through the sweetness and balance the overall flavor of the Blueberry Bars.
- Use Frozen Blueberries: This blueberry pie bar recipe works using frozen blueberries, but DO NOT THAW the berries before adding the sour cream mixture. Instead, simply mix the frozen blueberries into the sour cream mixture and increase the baking time by 10 minutes.
- Egg-Free Blueberry Bars: If needed, simply omit the egg from the filling. The bars don't set up as well and may need to be enjoyed with a fork, but are still delicious.
- Use Different Berries: Feel free to replace the blueberries with blackberries, raspberries, diced strawberries, or a combination of berries.
- Add Lemon: As proven by my recipe for Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake, blueberries and lemon are a batch made in heaven! For a kiss of lemon flavor, add the zest of 1 large lemon to the blueberry sour cream cream filling.
More Favorite Dessert Recipes
- Homemade Cheesecake
- Homemade Banana Pudding
- Hot Milk Cake
- Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
- Peach Crisp
- Homemade Fudgesicles
- Blackberry Crisp
- Peach Cobbler
If you tried these Blueberry Pie Bars, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.
![Sliced blueberry pie bars on wooden cutting board showing shortbread crumble.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Blueberry-Pie-Bar-360x360.jpg)
Blueberry Pie Bars
Ingredients
- 1-½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar divided
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cubed and cold
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- 4 cups fresh blueberries washed and dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease an 8x8 baking dish or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or base of a food processor fitted with an s-blade, combine 1-½ cups of flour, ¼ cup of sugar, and a dash of salt. Add the cubed butter to the flour mixture in the food processor and pulse until the mixture is crumbly, and the butter is distributed evenly. Alternatively use 2 forks or a pastry blender to mix the butter into the flour mixture.
- Reserve ½ cup of the mixture to use for the crumb topping. With the remaining batter, press it evenly into the baking dish, using the bottom of a measuring cup or glass. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, combine ½ cup of sour cream with the remaining ¼ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 beaten egg together in a large mixing bowl. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- When the crust comes out of the oven, pour the blueberry batter over the crust and sprinkle the reserved ½ cup crust batter over the berry mixture evenly.
- Return to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until pie bars are set and the crumble over top is slightly browned.
- Allow the bars to cool for at least an hour before slicing. I recommend, allowing the bars to reach room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 12 hours. This will intensify the flavor and allow the bars to fully set.
cathy
I recently made these Blueberry Pie Bars, and they truly are the ultimate blueberry dessert! The shortbread crust is perfectly buttery and forms a delicious base for the creamy blueberry filling. Topped with a buttery crumble, each bar is an irresistible blend of textures and flavors. This recipe is straightforward and results in a delightful treat that's hard to resist. I'll definitely be making these again soon!
Kristen Chidsey
I love, love hearing you enjoyed! Thanks for sharing!
Amiee. H
The were so delicious- I had to hide the last few from my kids lol! I want to make these next time with mixed berries!
Kristen Chidsey
I always have to hide a couple for myself too, Amiee!! LOL! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed them--and they are delicious with mixed berries too!
Sha
My family was super impressed!
Nelda Belle Turner
These recipes looks so delicious that I can’t wait to try them
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Kristen Chidsey
I truly hope you enjoy them!
Ian
Great easy recipe
Thanks so much 🤗
Kristen Chidsey
You are very welcome, Ian!
Joy S
This recipe looks delicious. Especially because I truly hate pie crust. I scoop out the fillings from pies without eating a single bite of crust lol.
I'm hoping you will fix the instructions for this recipe. Number two's says to combine flour, sugar and salt. No mention of adding the butter until the end of #2 when you say to pulse it until the butter is distributed evenly.
I'm not an instintive baker, so I do need the instructions to be Very clear.
I would appreciate it if you can go over the recipe and make it easier for those of us who have never baked homemade before.
Thank you
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Joy! I am sorry if the instructions weren't clear. I hope you find them much more easy to understand now 🙂
Allyssa
This tasted so amazing! Highly recommended!
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Allyssa! I love hearing you enjoyed these Blueberry Bars.
Melissa
Amazing dessert- I made it for the family last night and there isn't too much left!
Kristen Chidsey
I love hearing your family enjoyed these bars, Melissa!