Lemon Raspberry Bars Recipe
Bright and buttery lemon raspberry bars with a crisp shortbread crust and a tangy lemon filling swirled with sweet raspberries. Perfectly balanced, refreshing, and ideal for spring or summer desserts.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Shortbread Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Lemon Raspberry Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly.
- 3. Press crust mixture evenly into the pan.
- 4. Bake crust for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- 5. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
- 6. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and flour; whisk until fully combined.
- 7. Gently fold in raspberries.
- 8. Pour filling over warm crust.
- 9. Bake 25–30 minutes until the center is just set.
- 10. Cool completely, then refrigerate 1 hour before slicing.
- 11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Frozen raspberries work well—do not thaw first.
- For cleaner slices, wipe the knife between cuts.
- Store bars refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemon raspberry bars, lemon dessert, raspberry lemon squares