Lemon Raspberry Bars Recipe
These Lemon Raspberry Bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a buttery shortbread base and a luscious raspberry lemon filling. A delightful treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Shortbread Base
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon (zested)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
Raspberry Lemon Filling
- 2 lemons (zested)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 3 large eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raspberries, packed into the cup (defrosted if using frozen)
- ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed from 2–3 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Shortbread Base – Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C). Combine sugar and lemon zest. Add butter, vanilla, salt, and flour. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Raspberry Lemon Filling – Combine sugar and lemon zest. Add flour, eggs, raspberries, lemon juice, and whisk gently. Pour over baked crust and bake for 17-20 minutes. Cool and refrigerate before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Make sure to strain the raspberry puree to remove seeds for a smooth filling.
- Allow the bars to cool completely for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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