Lemon Raspberry Bars
Indulge in the delightful world of Lemon Raspberry Bars, where the zesty brightness of fresh lemons meets the sweet-tart flavor of ripe raspberries. This luscious dessert features a buttery shortbread crust that cradles a creamy lemon raspberry filling, making it the perfect treat for summer picnics, celebrations, or cozy nights in. With each bite, savor the explosion of flavors that transport you to carefree afternoons filled with laughter and joy. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, these bars are an invitation to embrace life’s sweetest moments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/3 cup corn starch (for filling)
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup reduced raspberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and ½ cup sugar. Add flour, corn starch, and salt; mix until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, whisk together remaining sugar and corn starch in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Mix in lemon juice and raspberry puree until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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