Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with these delightful Raspberry Lemon Bars. A buttery crust holds a luscious lemon filling swirled with raspberry puree, creating a treat that’s both visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 8 ounces unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (grated)
Raspberry Puree:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup raspberries
Lemon Filling:
- 7 large eggs
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (grated)
- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly-squeezed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- powdered sugar (Confectioners’ sugar for dusting)
Instructions
- Crust – Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan. Cream butter and sugar, add lemon zest. Mix flour and salt, combine with butter mixture, press into pan. Chill, bake until lightly browned.
- Raspberry Puree – Whisk sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice in saucepan. Add raspberries, cook until thickened. Strain and set aside.
- Lemon Filling – Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and flour. Gradually add lemon juice, pour over crust. Add raspberry puree, swirl with toothpick. Bake until set. Cool, cut, dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Raspberry Lemon Bars, Lemon Desserts, Fruit Bars Recipe, Sweet and Tangy Treats
