Description
White chocolate blueberry bars invite sweet indulgence with creamy richness and fruity charm. Delicate layers of smooth chocolate and fresh blueberries promise a luxurious dessert you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring full coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, mixing thoroughly until the texture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the pan, creating a compact and even base layer.
- Create the blueberry filling by combining blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, continuously stirring until the mixture transforms into a thick, glossy compote with softened berries, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Gently spread the warm blueberry mixture across the graham cracker crust, ensuring an uniform distribution.
- Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each session until completely smooth. Incorporate sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture becomes silky and homogeneous.
- Pour the luxurious white chocolate mixture over the blueberry layer, carefully spreading to cover the entire surface without disturbing the underlying layer.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for light golden edges and a set white chocolate top.
- Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature before slicing into elegant squares.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries interchangeably, ensuring frozen berries are thawed and drained to prevent excess moisture.
- Control sweetness by adjusting sugar quantity or substituting with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier twist.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the blueberry filling for subtle depth and brightness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 51 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg