Raspberry Rascal

Indulge in the perfect balance of buttery, fruity, and crumbly goodness with Raspberry Rascal, a delightful dessert bar that's as easy to make as it is to devour. Featuring a golden shortbread crust layered with luscious raspberry preserves and juicy fresh raspberries, this recipe is elevated with a crisp oat and brown sugar crumble topping for irresistible texture in every bite. Ready in just about an hour, these bars are ideal for casual gatherings, potlucks, or afternoon treats. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, Raspberry Rascal is the ultimate comfort dessert that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 230 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 320 grams all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 300 grams raspberry preserves
• 150 grams fresh raspberries
• 60 grams rolled oats
• 50 grams light brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3

Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 4

Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base layer. Reserve the remaining dough for the topping.

Step 5

Spread the raspberry preserves over the base layer evenly using a spatula. Gently scatter the fresh raspberries on top.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, mix the reserved dough with the rolled oats and light brown sugar to create the crumbly topping.

Step 7

Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the raspberry layer, distributing it evenly across the surface.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Step 9

Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing into squares or bars.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your Raspberry Rascal with a cup of tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1211.4 grams (1211.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4412

Total Fat 201.30g	258%
Saturated Fat 115.50g	578%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 509mg	170%
Sodium 1311mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 636.90g	232%
Dietary Fiber 34.40g	123%
Total Sugars 366.10g
Protein 36.50g	73%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 163mg	13%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 700mg	15%

*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: 40.2%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 56.5%