Raspberry Lemon Bars

From the first bite to the last crumb, there’s something so delicious about raspberry lemon bars. I think it’s the combination of tangy citrus, the natural sweetness of raspberries, and the buttery crust. It’s such a heavenly texture that’s both melt-in-your-mouth and delightfully satisfying. Plus the pop of pink in the glaze makes them charmingly irresistable!

This raspberry lemon bar recipe is perfect for an afternoon tea, coffee break, or for special occasions like a Mother’s Day brunch or a Valentine’s Day treat. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! If you’re ready to get baking, simply hit the “jump to recipe” button. Or scroll through our recipe tips below.

Ingredients For Raspberry Lemon Bars

• butter
• sugar
• brown sugar
• egg
• lemon juice
• lemon zest
• vanilla
• flour
• baking powder
• salt
• raspberries

Glaze:

• powdered sugar
• lemon juice
• raspberry jam

How To Make Raspberry Lemon Bars

Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9″ square baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.

Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl add butter, sugar and brown sugar and with a hand mixer mix the until butter is light in fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Then add egg to butter mixture and mix.

Next add lemon juice and zest and mix. Then, in a medium bowl add flour, baking powder and salt and whisk together. Add mixture to butter mixture and mix together until flour is incorporated.

Add Raspberries: Gently fold in the fresh raspberries into the lemon batter mixture using a spatula or spoon. The vibrant color and burst of flavor will take your bars to the next level!

Bake to Perfection: Fold batter into baking pan and press out evenly. Bake bars for 30-35 minutes.

Make The Glaze: While bars are baking mix glaze in a small bowl.  Add powdered sugar to bowl, add lemon juice to loosen to glaze consistency. Add raspberry jam and mix.  ou can add more lemon zest to glaze as an option.

Cool and Cut: Allow the raspberry lemon bars to cool completely before adding glaze cutting it into squares.

Raspberry Lemon Bar Recipe Tips

• Want a lighter raspberry lemon bar without the glaze? Simply dust the top with powdered sugar for a light touch of sweetness!
• Gather all ingredients at once and prepare pans ahead of time. Use room temperature ingredients.
• Let flour absorb for about 5 minutes before adding anymore.
• Spray baking pan lightly with pan release and then line with parchment paper and spray pan release over parchment lightly so you can remove bars easily and then remove parchment paper easily.
• You can make your own puree instead of using jam by cooking down the fruit with a little sugar and a little lemon or orange juice and cook it all down until it thick like puree or preserves.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do Raspberry Lemon Bars Need to be Refrigerated? Absolutely! Keep these treasures in the fridge due to their egg and dairy content. It ensures their freshness for days of indulgence.

2. Is it Okay to Freeze Lemon Bars? Without a doubt! Individually wrap these bars and freeze them for future cravings. A handy trick for satisfying spontaneous dessert desires.

3. Can I Use Frozen Raspberries? In a pinch, frozen raspberries work wonders. Just thaw and drain them well before adding to the lemon mixture.

4. How Long Do Raspberry Lemon Bars Last? Stored in the fridge, your raspberry lemon bars can last up to a week. If you manage to resist their tempting allure for that long!

5. Can I Substitute Limes for Lemons? Absolutely! Swap lemons for limes if you fancy a zesty twist. It’s a refreshing variation that keeps things exciting.