Description
Lemon Raspberry Bars are the perfect dessert, combining the bright tartness of lemons with the sweetness of fresh raspberries. This delightful treat features a buttery shortbread crust topped with a luscious lemon-raspberry custard that is both refreshing and indulgent. Ideal for summer picnics, family gatherings, or as a comforting afternoon snack, these bars are easy to make and visually stunning. Their vibrant colors and delicious flavors will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, Lemon Raspberry Bars are a must-try.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Prepare raspberry puree by cooking raspberries over medium heat until broken down, strain seeds, and simmer until thickened.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, flour, sugar, corn starch, and salt until crumbly. Press into a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together sugar and corn starch for the filling; add eggs one at a time, then stir in raspberry puree and lemon juice.
- Pour filling over baked crust and bake for an additional 30 minutes until set. Cool completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg