Raspberry Lemon Bars

Raspberry Lemon Bars are a vibrant and tart dessert featuring a buttery crust topped with a luscious raspberry and lemon filling. Perfect for a refreshing treat, these bars balance sweetness and acidity in every bite.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 75 grams
• Powdered sugar - 30 grams
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams, softened
• Egg - 1 large
• Granulated sugar - 100 grams
• Fresh lemon juice - 30 ml
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Fresh raspberries - 75 grams
• Baking powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a small baking dish (about 8x8 inches) with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter to form a crumbly dough.
3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a crust.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
5. While the crust is baking, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl until smooth.
6. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries into the lemon mixture.
7. Pour the raspberry lemon filling over the baked crust and spread it evenly.
8. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the filling is set.
9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from raspberries, which may help reduce inflammation.
• Lemon juice provides vitamin C, supporting immune health.

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