Description
These Lemon Raspberry Bars feature a buttery crust topped with a tangy, sweet lemon filling bursting with fresh raspberries. They’re perfect chilled and dusted with powdered sugar for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (75g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add softened butter and mix with a fork or fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
- Press mixture into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.
- Gradually whisk in granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder; mix well.
- Gently fold raspberries into the lemon mixture without smashing too much.
- Pour filling over hot crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until center is just set and slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in fridge for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in fridge overnight.
- Garnish with powdered sugar, lemon slices, or fresh raspberries for presentation.
- Use an oven thermometer for accurate baking.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with chia or flaxseed mixture.
- Try variations like coconut in the crust, almond extract, or a chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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