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Elegant Refreshing Raspberry Lemonade Bars

These Elegant Refreshing Raspberry Lemonade Bars offer a zesty lemony filling on a buttery crust, topped with a vibrant raspberry swirl, perfect for any summer gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup of powdered sugar
  • 0.75 cups ¾ cup of unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon of salt
For the filling
  • 2 large 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice It's worth it!
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 1 cup of fresh raspberries Frozen is acceptable

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
Filling
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until well blended.
  2. Add the lemon juice and flour, mixing until smooth. Gently fold in the raspberries.
Assembly
  1. Once the crust is done, pour the filling over it, ensuring the raspberries are evenly distributed.
  2. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, until the filling is set.
  3. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  4. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For extra berry flavor, blend some raspberries into a sauce and drizzle it over the bars before serving. Adding lemon zest to the filling enhances the flavor. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.