Description
Raspberry Lemonade Bars are the ultimate summer dessert, marrying the tartness of fresh raspberries with the zesty brightness of lemon. These luscious bars feature a soft, brownie-like base topped with a delightful lemon raspberry glaze, making them perfect for picnics, parties, or just a sweet snack at home. Their vibrant colors and refreshing flavors will wow your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Simple to prepare with a handful of ingredients, these bars are not only delicious but also visually appealing—ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 – 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp seedless raspberry jam
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 square pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, lemon juice, salt, and zest; mix well.
- Gently fold in flour and fresh raspberries until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Cool completely in the pan.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, raspberry jam, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Spread over cooled bars and let set for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg