Lemon Raspberry Bars

This recipe is a fabulous year round dessert whether you’re looking for something for a summer barbecue or a holiday party potluck! Well, here’s an easy recipe that’s a big win at all these events. This is made with raspberries but you can substitute blueberries or blackberries to suit your taste. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 2 sticks of butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups of flour
• 1/4 tsp salt

Filling:

• 6 eggs at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups of sugar
• Zest and juice from four lemons
• 1/2 cup flour

Topping:

• 6 oz. raspberries
• 1 tbsp. sugar

Instructions:

• Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the butter and sugar with a mixer in a large bowl. Add in flour and salt until evenly mixed.

• Press the mixture into a baking pan evenly. Bake for 15 minutes.

• Meanwhile, mix together eggs and sugar. Zest and juice the lemons and add to the bowl. Mix together. Add flour and mix together until uniform. Pour over the baked crust. Bake for 30 minutes.

• Place raspberries in a bowl and add sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes and mash together. Press the raspberry mixture into the lemon bars. Let cool and cut into bars (or triangles or circle or snowflakes – whatever you like!).

• Refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) and serve!