Description
White Chocolate & Blueberry Crumble Bars are a delicious dessert that combines the best of both worlds: a crunchy, buttery crumble and a juicy, fruity filling. The base and topping are made from a buttery crumble dough, while the middle layer is filled with sweet blueberries and rich white chocolate, creating a balanced, indulgent treat. These bars are easy to make and offer a burst of flavor in every bite. The blueberries add a refreshing tartness that contrasts perfectly with the sweetness of the white chocolate, making these bars a hit for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the Crust & Crumble:
1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract (optional, but amazing with blueberries)
2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
¼ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
For the Blueberry Layer:
2½ cups (300 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Add-ins:
¾ cup (125 g) chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Make the Crust/Crumble
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, both sugars, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined — the mixture should be crumbly but hold when pressed together.
Set aside about 1 heaping cup of the mixture for the topping.
Press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
3. Make the Blueberry Filling
In a medium bowl, toss blueberries, lemon juice, zest, cornstarch, and sugar until evenly coated.
Gently fold in white chocolate pieces.
4. Assemble
Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust.
Crumble the reserved dough evenly over the top (some larger chunks, some smaller for texture).
5. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Let cool completely in the pan (at least 1 hour) before cutting — this helps the bars set cleanly.
6. Serve & Store
Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
Store airtight at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5.
These also freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle the bars with a simple vanilla glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar once cooled. They’re perfect served with a cup of tea or coffee for a light, fruity treat!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Blueberry Crumble Bars, White Chocolate Bars, Blueberry Bars, White Chocolate Dessert Bars, Blueberry Crumble