How to Make Blackberry Shortbread Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blackberry shortbread bars are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Their buttery crust, sweet blackberry filling, and crumbly streusel topping make them a favorite among dessert lovers. These bars are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

The combination of buttery shortbread and tangy blackberries creates a perfect balance of flavors that will delight your taste buds. The sweetness of...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup blackberry jam, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 shortbread bars

  • Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks to butter one at a time, blending well after each addition.
  • Mix flour, white sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined. Divide dough in half and wrap each tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grate 1 ball of frozen dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Spread blackberry jam over grated dough, leaving 1/2-inch space around the edges. Grate the second ball of frozen dough over the jam.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. After shortbread cools, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.
  • Nutrition

    434 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 102mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 42mg