Description
Bright, fruity, and impossible to resist, these Raspberry Lemonade Bars are the kind of easy dessert that instantly makes any table feel more cheerful. With a soft buttery base, a vibrant raspberry topping, and fresh lemon flavor in every bite, this is a perfect easy recipe for spring brunches, summer parties, afternoon treats, and sweet snack cravings. If you are looking for dessert bars, fruit desserts, easy baking ideas, party desserts, or simple food ideas that feel fresh and homemade, these bars deliver a beautiful mix of sweet, tart, and creamy glaze-topped goodness.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cups raspberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and lemon zest.
4. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir just until a smooth batter forms.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
6. In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat.
7. Cook the raspberry mixture, stirring gently, until it thickens and the berries break down.
8. Spoon the raspberry topping over the batter and spread it gently across the surface.
9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool the bars completely in the pan.
11. Whisk the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth.
12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars, then slice and serve.
Notes
Do not glaze the bars while they are still warm, or the drizzle will melt into the top instead of sitting neatly on the surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg