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Raspberry Lemon Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful Raspberry Lemon Bars featuring a buttery crust topped with a tangy lemon and fresh raspberry filling. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, these bars are an ideal summer dessert or anytime treat.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries

For Serving:

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides to help remove the bars easily later.
  2. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt, mixing until a crumbly dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust: Bake the crust for 18-20 minutes or until it turns lightly golden. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly while preparing the filling.
  4. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Add the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and whisk until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Add raspberries: Gently fold in the fresh raspberries into the lemon mixture, taking care not to break the berries too much to avoid excessive juicing.
  6. Assemble and bake: Pour the raspberry lemon filling evenly over the warm crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
  7. Cool and chill: Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before slicing into bars.
  8. Serve: Just before serving, dust the bars generously with powdered sugar. Cut into 16 bars, wiping the knife clean between cuts for neat slices.

Notes

  • Use fresh raspberries for the best texture and flavor.
  • Store remaining bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • For cleaner slices, wipe the knife between each cut.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/raspberry-lemon-bars-recipe/