Blackberry Lime Pie Bars

Preparation

For the Crust & Topping

Step 1
Spray a 9×13 glass baking dish with non stick spray – set aside.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 3
Add flour, sugar, lime zest, salt and cubed butter to mixing bowl, beat until combined and crumbly. (DO NOT OVER MIX or you will have a cookie dough consistency. It should be crumbly).

Step 4
Remove one cup of the crust mixture and set aside.

Step 5
Take remaining mixture and firmly press into your baking dish, covering the bottom.

Step 6
Bake 10-12 minutes or until just firm to the touch and no brown on the sides. It will continue to bake after you add the topping.

For the Blackberry Filling

Step 1
While crust is baking, whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add sugar, sour cream, flour lime juice, lime zest, and salt.

Step 2
In a separate bowl, combine blackberries with 2 tbsp flour. Toss well until blackberries are fully coated.

Step 3
Gently fold in the blackberries to the filling mixture.

Step 4
When crust is ready, remove from oven and add blackberry filling. Gently spooning over the top of the crust.

Step 5
Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture you had set aside. Bake 1 hour or until top is lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

NOTES:

• Add an easy lime drizzle on top to garnish. Combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 2 tsp lime juice, and 1 tsp lime zest. Drizzle over cooled blackberry bars as desired.
• Can also enjoy these Blackberry Lime Pie Bars with whipped cream, but they’re great with ice cream too. Highly recommend some zested lemon on top for garnish and added tang!
• For bakery style clean cuts, refrigerate the blackberry bars and allow them to completely cool before cutting. Wipe your knife between each cut for perfectly clean cut bars.
• If you have leftovers, allow them to cool, then store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• If you need to store them stacked, place a piece of parchment paper between layers to keep them from sticking.
• These Blackberry Lime Pie Bars freeze surprisingly well. Wrap them in plastic wrap, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. If you want them warmed up, place them in the air fryer on reheat mode (it helps crisp up the topping again).