Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Pink Lemonade Bars, a delightful summer treat that perfectly balances sweet and tart. These luscious dessert squares combine the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the fruity sweetness of raspberries, resulting in a visually stunning and deliciously refreshing dessert. With a buttery crust and a creamy filling, these bars are ideal for picnics, family gatherings, or simply enjoying on a sunny day at home. Easy to make and fun for kids to help with, Pink Lemonade Bars will surely impress your guests and satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 6 eggs
- Juice from 3 lemons
- 1/2 pint fresh raspberries (or about 1 cup frozen raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9"x13" baking pan with parchment paper.
- Blend raspberries with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Strain through a sieve to remove seeds; set aside.
- For the crust, mix butter, flour, salt, and sugar until smooth. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- For the filling, whisk together sugar and flour in a bowl. Add eggs and lemon juice; mix well. Gradually stir in raspberry puree until the desired color is achieved.
- Pour filling over baked crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg