Raspberry Lemon Bars
Bright and tangy raspberry lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and a vibrant raspberry-infused lemon filling.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mash the raspberries and strain if a smoother filling is desired.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 cup sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp flour until smooth.
- Stir in the mashed raspberries.
- Pour the raspberry lemon mixture over the warm crust.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for maximum flavor.
- For a stronger raspberry flavor, do not strain the berries.
- Bars slice more cleanly when fully chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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