Description
Enjoy a burst of sunshine with these Quick and Easy Lemon Raspberry Squares! This delightful treat combines the zesty flavor of fresh lemons with the sweet tartness of raspberries, all set atop a buttery crust. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack, these squares will brighten any day with their vibrant colors and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and baking powder until smooth. Gently fold in raspberries.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg