Description
Raspberry Lemonade Bars are a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors, making them an ideal treat for warm days and special occasions. These luscious bars feature a soft, brownie-like texture infused with fresh raspberries and bright lemon zest, all topped with a silky lemon raspberry glaze for an added touch of indulgence. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic, celebrating a birthday, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are sure to impress. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delightful burst of fruity goodness that everyone will love!
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 the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 square pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix softened butter, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, salt, and zest until well combined.
- Add flour and gently mix until just combined; carefully fold in fresh raspberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before preparing the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, raspberry jam, lemon juice, and zest.
- Spread the glaze over cooled bars, let it 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 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg