Description
Lemon Raspberry Swirl Bars are a delightful dessert that beautifully combines zesty lemon and sweet raspberries. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are sure to impress with their vibrant flavors and appealing presentation.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Salt
Unsalted butter
Large egg
Vanilla extract
Fresh raspberries
Fresh lemon juice
Lemon zest
Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh raspberries gently to avoid crushing them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into bars.
Notes
For a more intense lemon flavor, consider adding a little more lemon zest or juice. These bars are best enjoyed the day after baking as the flavors develop.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Lemon Raspberry Swirl Bars, lemon dessert, raspberry dessert, baking, American dessert