Description
Raspberry Lemon Bars bring tangy sweetness straight from summer’s garden to your kitchen counter. Creamy citrus and fresh berry layers combine in a buttery shortbread crust that makes dessert time absolutely delightful for your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and position a rack in the center to ensure even baking.
- Combine 1 cup flour, ½ cup softened butter, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl. Work the ingredients with your fingers until they form a coarse, crumbly texture.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan. Press firmly with your fingertips to create an even, compact bottom layer.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 15 minutes until the crust turns a delicate golden color.
- While the crust bakes, whisk 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a separate bowl until smooth and well incorporated.
- Gently fold 1 cup fresh raspberries into the liquid mixture, being careful not to crush the berries completely.
- Remove the golden crust from the oven and carefully pour the raspberry-lemon mixture over the top, ensuring an even distribution.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 22 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Slice into neat squares using a sharp knife and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Chill the crust mixture for 15 minutes before pressing into the pan to prevent crumbling and create a more stable base.
- Use fresh raspberries at room temperature to prevent excess moisture from making the filling soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend to maintain the delicate texture.
- Zest your lemons before juicing to maximize flavor and ensure you get the most aromatic citrus notes in your bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg