Description
Indulge in a delightful slice of lemon raspberry squares, where zesty lemon meets sweet, tart raspberries atop a buttery crust. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, bringing vibrant flavors and stunning presentation to your table. With every bite, you’ll experience a mini-vacation for your taste buds, making it an instant favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus 1/2 cup for filling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour and baking powder until a crumbly dough forms. Press evenly into the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and raspberries until combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set but with a slight jiggle.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg