Description
Delight in the refreshing taste of Pink Lemonade Bars, a vibrant twist on traditional lemon bars. These dessert squares are made with a luscious raspberry-infused filling that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or simply as a fun treat at home, these easy-to-make bars will surely impress your family and friends. With their cheerful pink color and zesty taste, they’re not just a feast for the palate but also a visual delight. Perfectly served chilled and garnished with fresh raspberries or whipped cream, these bars bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 1/2 pint fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9" x 13" baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- Blend raspberries with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth, then strain to remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix butter, flour, salt, and sugar until smooth; press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Combine sugar and flour in another bowl; whisk in eggs and lemon juice. Gradually stir in raspberry puree until light pink.
- Pour filling over baked crust and return to oven for an additional 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg