Description
These Lemon Raspberry Swirl Bars are a delightful dessert that combines vibrant lemon flavors with sweet-tart raspberry swirls atop a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup raspberry puree
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
- Combine the flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, and salt in a medium bowl until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumbly mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- Swirl in the raspberry puree with a knife or toothpick to create marbled patterns.
- Sprinkle baking powder over the top, which will help your bars set perfectly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, then slice into squares.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the crust a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. These bars can also be made in an air fryer for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon, raspberry, dessert, summer bars, baking