Lemon Raspberry Bars
Delightful bars with a cookie-like crust and a vibrant lemon-raspberry filling that captures the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Combine the flour and powdered sugar. Add the softened butter and cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder in another bowl.
- Fold in the fresh raspberries carefully.
- Pour the lemon raspberry mixture over the baked crust and smooth it out. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.
Notes
For more lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest. Use a sharp knife moistened with water for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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