Raspberry Lemon Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

These Raspberry Lemon Bars are a delightful combination of tart lemon and sweet raspberries, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion. This easy dessert recipe features a buttery shortbread crust topped with a creamy lemon filling and fresh raspberries.

The recipe is simple to follow and results in a refreshing treat that is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy these Raspberry Lemon Bars as a bright addition to your dessert table.

Easy Raspberry Lemon Bars Recipe

This dessert recipe features a crumbly shortbread base topped with a zesty lemon filling and vibrant raspberries. The bars take about 1 hour to prepare and chill, yielding 12 servings.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Prepare the Filling: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Gently fold in the raspberries.
Add the Filling: Pour the lemon-raspberry mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake Again: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired, cut into squares, and serve.