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Three rectangular raspberry lemon bars with a golden crust and swirled red and yellow top, garnished with fresh raspberries, served on a round white plate.

Tart and Sweet Raspberry Lemon Bars

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These Raspberry Lemon Bars strike the perfect balance of sweet and tart. A buttery shortbread base supports a silky, tangy lemon filling swirled with bright raspberry puree for a pop of color and fruity flavor. Each bite melts in your mouth, with a soft custardy texture and a hint of crunch from the golden crust.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 Bars 1x

Ingredients

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Shortbread Crust

  • 125 grams (1 Cup) All-Purpose Flour
  • 50 grams (1/4 Cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 4oz (1 Stick) Unsalted Butter

Raspberry Swirl

  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar

Lemon Bar Filling

  • 200 grams (1 cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Large Egg + 3 Large Egg yolks
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 5.5oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2oz Unsalted Butter, cut into 8 pieces
  • Powdered Sugar for decorating

Instructions

Crust

  1.  Preheat oven to 350F/180C and line an 8X8 or 9X9 square baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick baking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, add your flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk to combine. Then pour in your melted butter, and use a spatula to mix together. Place the shortbread crust into the prepared pan and press down evenly, making sure the crust fills the whole bottom of the pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until nice and golden brown. (Closer to 15 minutes for a 9 inch pan and 20 minutes for an 8 inch pan)

Raspberry Swirl & Lemon Filling

  1. In a blender or food processor, mix together the raspberries and sugar until completely blended. Place a fine mesh sieve over a clean bowl and pass the raspberry mixture through to remove the seeds. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, and salt. Whisk together, then add your eggs and egg yolks. Finally, add your freshly zested lemon and lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over low- medium heat.  Cook over low-medium heat, whisking constantly, mix until the mixture has thickened and your instant-read thermometer registers at a temperature of 160F. This should take around 5 minutes or a little longer; do not rush the process. Once the temperature is reached, turn the heat off and add the slices of butter.
  3. Pour the mixture through a strainer into a clean bowl. Then pour on top of the hot crust, moving the pan to ensure an even filling. Dollop the raspberry sauce on top, then use a butter knife to swirl the design. Bake for an additional 9-12 minutes or when you shake the pan only the very middle barely wiggles.
  4. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for at least 45 minutes. Then wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour up to 24. Before serving, using a paper towel, gently place the towel on top of bars to remove any condensation. Then sift powdered sugar on top of bars for a finishing touch. Cut into four rows on each side to create 16 bars. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge, best served within 2 days.
  • Author: Elizabeth Waterson
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 Minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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