1. Position a rack in the center position of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line an 8″ x 8″ (or 9″ x 9″) baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides. Set aside.

2. Stir the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and lemon zest together in a medium bowl. Add the flour and stir until combined.

3. Reserve ¾ cup of the shortbread crust and place in the refrigerator or freezer until needed.

4. Press remaining crust evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 18 minutes while you prepare the filling.

5. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a medium bowl with a hand mixer, beat cream cheese on high until smooth. Add the sugar and lemon zest and beat until smooth.

6. Add the eggs, and continue beating until completely incorporated. Add the yogurt, lemon juice, and salt and beat again. Add the flour and beat one more time until just combined. Scrape down the sides as necessary.

7. Gently fold in the blueberries with a large spatula.

8. Pour filling into prepared crust and add a few blueberries on top. Remove reserved crust from refrigerator and crumble over the top. Sprinkle with additional sugar or coarse sugar, if desired.

9. Bake bars for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. Allow bars to cool at room temperature on a wire rack. Once cool, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

11. When chilled, lift bars out of the pan using foil overhang and cut into squares. Top with lemon zest before serving, if desired.