Description
Bright, fruity, and incredibly refreshing, these Pink Lemonade Bars are the perfect summer dessert! With a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors from fresh raspberries and zesty lemons, they offer a vibrant pink hue that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, birthday party, or simply indulging at home, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Their creamy filling atop a buttery crust creates a delightful treat that appeals to all ages. Get ready to savor this colorful dessert that will brighten your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 pint fresh raspberries (or 1 cup frozen raspberries)
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 eggs
- Juice of 3 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Blend the raspberries with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Strain through a sieve to remove seeds; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, flour, salt, and sugar for the crust. Mix until smooth and press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- For the filling, whisk together sugar and flour in another bowl. Add eggs and lemon juice, then gradually mix in raspberry puree until light pink.
- Pour filling over the baked crust. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 92mg