Description
These Raspberry Lemonade Bars are bright, fruity, and perfect when I want an easy recipe that feels extra special. With a soft buttery base, a sweet-tart raspberry topping, and a light lemon glaze, they make a beautiful dessert for brunch, spring parties, summer gatherings, or anytime I need fresh food ideas. I love this recipe because it works as a quick dessert, an easy baking project, and one of those simple homemade treats that always gets attention on the table.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 1/4 cups raspberry preserves or raspberry pie filling
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice or milk for glaze
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, then mix until smooth.
4. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft batter forms.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
6. Spoon the raspberry preserves or pie filling over the batter and gently spread it into an even layer.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
9. Whisk the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons lemon juice or milk until smooth.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars, then slice and serve.
Notes
Do not glaze the bars while they are still warm, or the drizzle will melt into the topping instead of sitting neatly on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 52mg
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