Description
Delightful bars combining the bright flavor of lemons with sweet and tangy raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raspberries (250 grams) (fresh or frozen)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (281 grams)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams) (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
- 1/3 cup corn starch (40 grams)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup reduced raspberry puree (60 ml) (reduced from 2 cups raspberries)
- 3/4 cup lemon juice (180 ml) (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Start by making the raspberry puree. If using fresh raspberries, simply blend them until smooth. If you’re using frozen raspberries, thaw and then blend. Cook the blended raspberries in a pot over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture reduces. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of corn starch, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Add in the melted butter and mix until combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In another large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1/3 cup of corn starch, and eggs until well combined. Stir in the reduced raspberry puree and the fresh lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the baked shortbread base.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the lemon filling is set. Allow it to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature; dust with powdered sugar or garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon raspberry bars, dessert, summer treat, baking, refreshing dessert