Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing taste of Pink Lemonade Bars, a delightful dessert that beautifully balances sweet and tart flavors. Made with fresh raspberries and zesty lemons, these bars not only celebrate summer’s bounty but also bring a pop of color to your dessert table. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, attending a barbecue, or simply looking for a fun baking project with the kids, these easy-to-make bars are sure to impress everyone. Their creamy filling sits atop a buttery crust, creating a delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 pint Fresh Raspberries (or about 1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed)
- 2 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
- 6 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 6 Eggs
- 3 Lemons, Juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Blend raspberries with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth; strain to remove seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, flour, salt, and sugar for the crust. Press into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, eggs, and lemon juice. Gradually mix in raspberry puree.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg