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Elegant Refreshing Raspberry Lemonade Bars

These bars are a divine combination of sweet, tart, and refreshing flavors, making them the perfect summer treat for family gatherings or a cozy evening at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour For crust
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar For crust
  • ½ teaspoon salt For crust
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened For crust
For the filling
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries Use frozen if necessary
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For filling
  • ¼ cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed if possible
  • 4 large eggs For filling
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour For filling
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder For filling
For garnish (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Lemon zest or mint leaves For that extra flair

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups of flour, ¾ cup powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
  3. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom. Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Filling
  1. In another bowl, mash the raspberries gently with a fork. Add in the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and eggs, mixing well.
  2. Mix in the ½ cup of flour and baking powder until incorporated.
  3. Pour the raspberry filling over the pre-baked crust and bake around 25-30 minutes until set.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let the bars cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least an hour.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving and garnish with lemon zest or mint leaves if desired.

Notes

If you're in a hurry, cutting them too soon can be messy. For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour mix.