Raspberry Lemonade Bars
These Raspberry Lemonade Bars combine the tartness of lemons with the sweetness of raspberries for a refreshing dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking dish
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- zest of ½ lemon lemon zest
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
Raspberry Topping
- ¾-1 cup fresh raspberries
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- zest of ½ lemon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs, lemon juice, salt, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour to the mixture and stir until combined. Fold in fresh raspberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until set.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, raspberry jam, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
- Once the bars are done, let them cool, then spread the glaze over the top before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a more intense raspberry flavor, you can add more fresh raspberries on top of the bars before baking.