Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Pink Lemonade Bars, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart. These bars are infused with fresh raspberry puree, giving them a stunning pink color and a refreshing taste that’s ideal for summer gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare, they feature a buttery crust topped with a luscious lemon-raspberry filling that will impress anyone who takes a bite. Serve them chilled at picnics, parties, or as a fun treat for kids—these bars are versatile enough to fit any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 pint fresh raspberries (or 1 cup frozen, thawed)
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 6 eggs
- Juice from 3 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Combine butter, flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Press into the bottom of the baking pan and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- For the filling: Blend raspberries with water to make puree. Strain to remove seeds. In another bowl, mix sugar and flour; whisk in eggs and lemon juice. Gradually add raspberry puree until light pink.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool completely before slicing into triangles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg