Description
Lemon Raspberry Squares are a delightful dessert that combines the tangy brightness of fresh lemons with the sweet-tart burst of ripe raspberries. This easy-to-make treat features a buttery crust and a creamy filling that will leave everyone asking for more. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home, these squares are sure to impress with their vibrant flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Press this mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and baking powder until smooth.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
- Pour the raspberry-lemon mixture over the baked crust and return it to the oven. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg