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
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C and line an 8X8 or 9X9 square baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick baking spray.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American

