Description
Raspberry Lemonade Bars are the ultimate summer treat, offering a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors. These soft, brownie-like bars burst with fresh raspberries and are topped with a vibrant lemon raspberry glaze that elevates their presentation. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any special occasion, they provide a refreshing palate cleanse on warm days. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up this delicious dessert in no time. Impress your guests with these visually appealing and flavorful bars that are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 – 1 cup fresh raspberries
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp seedless raspberry jam
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8 square baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs, lemon juice, salt, and zest; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour until just combined. Gently fold in fresh raspberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, raspberry jam, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Once cooled, pour glaze over bars and let set for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg