Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed, and drained)
– Additional powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Making Tangy Raspberry Lemon Bars is a simple and enjoyable process. Follow these easy steps for delicious results:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal.
2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in softened butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press Crust: Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
4. Prepare the Filling: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder until well combined.
5. Add Raspberries: Gently fold in the fresh raspberries into the filling mixture. Make sure to be careful not to crush them too much.
6. Pour Filling: Remove the crust from the oven and pour the raspberry-lemon filling over the warm crust, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden at the edges.
8. Cool Down: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes. Then, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set completely.
9. Cut Bars: Once chilled, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares or rectangles.
10. Serve: Dust the top with additional powdered sugar just before serving for a beautiful touch.
These steps create a delectable dessert that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g