Recipe
Lemon Icebox Bars with Almost Blueberry Drizzle
Cool, sharp, and softly set. A graham-crumb base, a bright lemon filling, and a final drizzle of warmed Almost Blueberry. Keeps beautifully overnight.
The method
Directions
- Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving an overhang.
- Stir together the graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press evenly into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs, condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest together until smooth. Pour over the warm crust.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the center is set but with a slight wobble. Cool completely, then chill for at least four hours.
- Warm the Almost Blueberry and water together in a small pan over low heat untill loose. Lift the slab from the pan and cut into 9 squares.
- Drizzle generously with the warm preserves just before serving.
A small note
For a sharper finish, reduce the condensed milk by two tablespoons and add an extra squeeze of lemon juice. The contrast with the Almost Blueberry is considerable, and will distract pleasantly from the overall color of the thing.
Also from our kitchen
More recipes to try.
Classic Thumbprint Cookies
Tender shortbread with a jewel of Almost Raspberry at the center. A tin of these keeps for a week, though we suspect it never will.
Holiday Glazed Ham with Almost Apricot
A quietly spectacular centerpeice. Almost Apricot, warmed with mustard and a little vinegar, makes a glaze that glosses without sweetening too loudly.