Raspberry Lemon Bars
Raspberry Lemon Bars are a delightful summer dessert that beautifully balances sweet and tart flavors. With a buttery shortbread crust topped with a creamy lemon and raspberry filling, these vibrant bars are perfect for picnics, gatherings, or simply as a refreshing treat after dinner. Easy to prepare, they bring sunshine to any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour until combined, then press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- While the crust cools slightly, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a bit of flour. Gently fold in raspberries.
- Pour the mixture over the pre-baked crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - Swap fresh raspberries with blueberries or strawberries for a different flavor. - Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra depth in the filling. - Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.