Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Pink Lemonade Bars, a perfect blend of sweet raspberries and zesty lemons that creates a refreshing treat ideal for any occasion. With their stunning pink hue from fresh raspberry puree, these bars add a vibrant touch to summer picnics, potlucks, or casual afternoon snacks. Easy to make and appealing to both kids and adults, they offer a balance of flavors that is both satisfying and light. Plus, they can be prepared in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy them chilled or topped with fresh berries for an added burst of flavor!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 pint fresh raspberries (or 1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed)
- 6 eggs
- Juice of 3 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9" x 13" baking pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- Blend raspberries with a tablespoon of water until smooth. Strain to remove seeds.
- For the crust, mix butter, flour, salt, and sugar until smooth. Press into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together sugar and flour in a bowl. Add eggs and lemon juice; mix well. Gradually incorporate raspberry puree until light pink.
- Pour filling over the baked crust and bake for another 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg