Delicious Raspberry Lemon Bars

These delicious Raspberry Lemon Bars are the perfect dessert for any times, especially during the Weekly holidays!They are rich, thick, and so soft and be making them all season long!
I’ve already shared two bars with you plain old Homemade Coconut Lime Bars and Easy Pistachio Pie.

Have you ever baked something and thought to yourself that it actually turned out great because that was exactly what happened to me when I made these Raspberry Lemon Bars.

It all started during one of I remembered this old recipe I had scribbled on a post-it note a long time ago and surprisingly I still had that sticky note even though it was barely legible and covered in buttery fingerprints which is honestly classic me.

Now the first attempt my crust turned out to be more of a crumbly mess rather than the buttery base I hoped for but then came the second batch and oh wow it was tangy and sweet and buttery all at once as if sunshine and sass had teamed up to make dessert magic and to top it off my neighbor even knocked on my door while I was mid-bite just to ask what that amazing smell was so yeah I felt a little proud not gonna lie.

And in case you’re curious I absolutely did eat three in one sitting because there were no regrets whatsoever.

So have you ever tried combining raspberries and lemon like this because if you haven’t then get ready since this treat is a zesty little ride waiting to happen.

Ingredients :

For the crust:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the lemon raspberry filling:

• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 3 lemons
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• Powdered sugar for dusting Optional

How to Make Raspberry Lemon Bars

Step 1

The first thing you need to do is preheat and prepare. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Cover a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it with a little oil.

Step 2

The second step is to prepare the batter. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, flour, and salt until a batter forms. Press it evenly into the bottom of the pan to form a flat batter. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until it begins to turn golden brown.

Step 3

Now you can prepare the filling. While the dough is baking, beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Add the sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth, then add the berries. Gently fold in the berries. Avoid overmixing, or the filling will turn pink!

Step 4

In this step, I’ll pour and bake again. Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust immediately after removing it from the oven. Return it to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center.

Step 5

Finally, cool and serve. Let it cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours. Once cooled, cut it into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

To make these yummy Raspberry Lemon Bars, you’ll only need a few basic kitchen tools

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 9×13-inch baking dish
• Spatula
• Parchment paper optional, but makes it easier to remove bars
• Zester or fine grater
• Knife and cutting board
• Citrus juicer optional, but helpful

Tips for Making the Best Raspberry Lemon Bars

Use Fresh Lemons: Fresh lemon juice gives the bars a bright and zesty flavor. Bottled lemon juice doesn’t taste the same!

Use Parchment Paper: This helps you lift the bars out of the pan easily and makes cutting neater.

Sweetness Control: If your raspberries are very tart, you can add 2 tablespoons of extra sugar to the filling.

What to Eat with Raspberry Lemon Bars ??

I usually have it on its own or with a warm cup of tea for a refreshing meal. If it’s summer, I like it with fruit juice or a cold drink. My little girl loves to add a scoop of ice cream to it. Actually, it’s really delicious. My husband always insists on coffee. Oh, he always says if you’re feeling fancy, have it with coffee.

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