Raspberry-Lemon Bars

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My raspberry-lemon bars are perfect for summer and easy to make. I start with a shortbread crust, then double the lemon filling that you'll find in most recipes, adding lemon oil and zest for extra flavor. Then let them cool, dust with powdered sugar, and top with fresh summer raspberries. Also good served with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Submitted by Today's Home Kitchen
Published on July 25, 2018
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 bars
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Pastry Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar

Lemon Filling:

  • 4 large eggs

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon pure lemon extract

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, or as needed

  • 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine flour, melted butter, and powdered sugar in a bowl and stir to combine. Pat the dough into the bottom of an 8x8-inch square baking pan using your fingers. Prick the crust all over with a fork to keep it from rising in the oven.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until crust just starts to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

  4. Combine eggs, white sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract in a mixing bowl. Beat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Whisk flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl, then add to the lemon mixture. Continue to beat until the lemon filling is smooth, about 2 minutes.

  5. Pour the lemon filling on top of the pre-baked pastry crust.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is set, 23 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes.

  7. Cut into 6 bars, then dust with powdered sugar. Top each bar with fresh raspberries.

Cook's Note:

You can also cover the baking pan and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
19g Fat
58g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 144mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.