Raspberry Citrus Bars

Brighten up your dessert table with these delightful Raspberry Citrus Bars, a heavenly combination of tangy lemon and sweet, juicy raspberries on a buttery shortbread crust. Each bite offers a perfect balance of zesty citrus and fruity sweetness, enhanced by the creamy, velvety filling swirled with mashed raspberries. The freshly grated lemon zest adds a vibrant pop of flavor, while the golden crust provides the perfect crunchy base. These bars are incredibly easy to make, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time before baking to perfection. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious—a crowd-pleasing treat for brunches, picnics, or an elegant dessert option. Perfect for lemon lovers and berry enthusiasts alike, these Raspberry Citrus Bars are sure to become your new go-to recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups powdered sugar
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (finely grated)
• 1 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan. Line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar for the shortbread crust.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 6

In another mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to create the filling.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mash the raspberries with the cornstarch until well combined.

Step 8

Gently fold the mashed raspberries into the lemon mixture, creating a swirled effect if desired.

Step 9

Pour the raspberry-lemon mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 10

Bake the bars in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 12

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.

Step 13

Dust the top with powdered sugar, slice into 12 squares, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	979.5 grams (979.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3087

Total Fat 161.90g	208%
Saturated Fat 95.90g	480%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 946mg	315%
Sodium 241mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 387.30g	141%
Dietary Fiber 13.80g	49%
Total Sugars 224.40g
Protein 40.10g	80%

Vitamin D 120IU	600%
Calcium 187mg	14%
Iron 13mg	70%
Potassium 757mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 48.9%