Description
Raspberry Lemonade Bars are a bright, buttery dessert with a soft lemon filling and juicy raspberries in every bite. They are sweet, tangy, refreshing, and perfect for spring parties, summer gatherings, or anytime you want a chilled dessert that feels cheerful and easy to serve.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt until a soft dough forms.
3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
4. Bake the crust for 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Scatter the raspberries over the warm crust.
7. Pour the lemon filling over the raspberries and crust.
8. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, until the center is set.
9. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
10. Dust with powdered sugar, slice into bars, and serve chilled.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
Chill the bars fully before slicing for the cleanest edges.
If using frozen raspberries, add them straight from the freezer without thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
Keywords: raspberry lemonade bars, lemon raspberry bars, lemon dessert bars, raspberry dessert, chilled dessert bars