Description
Lemon Raspberry Bars combine the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of raspberries on a buttery shortbread crust, offering a refreshing and delightful treat for spring and summer.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a food processor or large mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup of flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold cubed butter and pulse or cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of flour, and a pinch of salt.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries, taking care not to crush them.
- Pour the lemon and raspberry mixture over the cooled crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely in the baking dish before slicing into squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
If using frozen raspberries, fold them in while still frozen to prevent mushiness.
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free flour blend.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
For a twist, you can mix in blueberries or blackberries alongside the raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
