Description
Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are a delightful summer treat that combines a buttery shortbread crust with sweet raspberry jam, topped with a crumbly finish. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a picnic, family gathering, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth—these bars are easy to make and incredibly delicious. With just five ingredients, you’ll have a homemade dessert that impresses everyone. Serve them warm or cold, and don’t forget to pair them with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an added indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 jar seedless raspberry jam (9–12 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on low to combine softened butter, flour, sugar, and egg until crumbly.
- Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture evenly into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the reserved topping over the jam layer and gently press down.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg