Description
Raspberry Lemon Bars are a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. These bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a creamy lemon filling, studded with juicy raspberries. Ideal for summer picnics or cozy gatherings, they are visually stunning and incredibly easy to prepare. Each bite offers a burst of fruity goodness, making them a hit with friends and family alike. Enjoy these delightful treats any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light. Add flour and baking powder; mix until combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, sugar for filling, lemon juice, and zest in another bowl until just combined.
- Gently fold in fresh raspberries without mashing them.
- Pour the raspberry-lemon mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes or until set.
- Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg