Description
Raspberry lemon bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. With a buttery, crumbly crust and a vibrant filling made from fresh raspberries and zesty lemons, each bite is like a burst of sunshine. Ideal for summer gatherings, brunches, or simply indulging yourself, these bars are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and cold butter. Mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and raspberries until combined.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg