Raspberry Lemon Bars
These Raspberry Lemon Bars start with my perfect lemon bars, with added flavor from a vibrant, fruity raspberry sauce, all on a buttery crust. It's a light and fruity dessert bar that is perfect for a summer treat!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Chilling Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 55 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Raspberry Lemon Bars
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
Raspberry Sauce
- 12 ounces (340 g) fresh or frozen (unthawed) raspberries
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Filling
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (32 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting
To a medium saucepan over medium heat, add raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often.
Once boiling, cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened, stirring often.
Pour the raspberry mixture into a fine-mesh strainer to remove the raspberry seeds. Set aside to cool completely.
Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, add the butter, flour, and sugar. Using a pastry cutter, a fork, or your hands, blend the mixture into a fine crumb. Press into an even layer into the baking dish.
Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until golden.
Filling
In a large bowl combine sugar, flour, eggs, lemon juice, and the cooled raspberry sauce. Stir together until smooth.
Pour the filling over the crust.
Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
Allow bars to cool to room temperature. Then, transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
When ready to serve, dust with confectioners' sugar.
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 422kcal