Raspberry Lemon Bars
Raspberry Lemon Bars offer the ideal mix of buttery crumb and bright, fruity tartness. Topped with a simple raspberry-speckled glaze that’s as pretty as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Bars:
- 1 cup salted butter, 2 sticks, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 2 ⅓ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ¼ cups raspberries, fresh
- 1 tsp vanilla
Glaze:
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup raspberries, chopped, do not puree
- 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar, mixing until creamy and fluffy.
- Add the egg, then beat until combined.
- Whisk the flour and baking soda in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the chopped raspberries and extract with a rubber spatula.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before adding the glaze.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon in a large bowl.
- Add the chopped raspberries, folding in gently to prevent them from breaking.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the top and allow it to harden for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice into 12 uniform bars and enjoy!
Notes
Sandy’s tips:
- Storage: Store leftover raspberry lemon bars in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze and make-ahead: Wrap unglazed raspberry lemon bars in plastic and foil for up to 3 months. Thaw the bars overnight in the fridge and allow them to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before adding fresh glaze.
- Want to make for Fourth of July? Add fresh blueberries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 306kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 56mg, Sodium: 174mg, Potassium: 73mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 502IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg