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bake sale week: raspberry lemonade bars
I know this seems like a bit of a cop out, seeing as last year I made those lime bars, but the name of these just makes you want one, doesn’t it? It’s like one last throw back to the summertime captured in a cookie.
raspberry lemonade bars
for the crust:
9 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick, plus one tablespoon)
1/4 cup (50g) superfine sugar (or regular granulated)
1 cup (100g) of unbleached all-purpose flour
pinch salt
for the filling:
1 1/2 cups (287g) superfine sugar (or regular granulated)
3 egg whites
1 egg
2/3 cup (150mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
2/3 cup (65g) unbleached, all-purpose flour
pinch of salt
1-2 cups (150-275g) of frozen raspberries, defrosted
1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees Celsius). Line a 8×8″ * square baking pan with a strip of parchment paper (8×14″) that covers the bottom and overlaps on either side. (This is so after it cools, you can pull out the entire pan of lime bars and cut them neatly. You can omit this step completely, though. You don’t even need to butter the pan.)
2. Cream butter, sugar, and salt with an electric mixer. Mix in flour until just incorporated. Flour hands and press dough into 8×8″ square baking pan, so that it comes up about a 1/2 inch around the sides.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly golden brown. While it cools, prepare the filling.
4. Whisk sugar, egg whites, egg, lemon juice and zest, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Pour raspberries into a sieve and press through to extract all the pulp and juices. Whisk into lemon mixture and pour into crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes until filling is completely set. Let cool completely. (I help mine along in the freezer for about an hour.) Using the overlapping edges of parchment paper, gently lift the dessert from the pan. Cut into 16 squares. Dust with confectioner’s sugar.
126 Responses to “bake sale week: raspberry lemonade bars”
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Oh wow, these look absolutely wonderful! What a gorgeous colour. I shall definitely make these to mark the end of summertime!
These look seriously delicious. What beautiful photographs. I’m making these for a picnic on Sunday and I can’t wait to lick the bowl!
Those are spectacular looking! Making them to take to a friend’s cabin at the end of the month. Love your site!!
Not a cop-out at all – they’re SENSATIONAL!
Oh my gosh, these are beautiful! Just look at that color. If they taste anywhere near as good as they look, they must be wonderful.
I love the color, and they sound delicious!
These look fantastic. I am absolutely going to make them this weekend (as long as I can find enough free minutes to do it). Thanks for the recipe!
I want to try this! I wonder if blackberries would work too?
These look and sound AMAZING. I may or may not be in love!
I love the look of these and I bet the taste is even better. Definitely bookmarked
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These look amazing!! I wish I could take a bite of one right now! YUM!
Im in MexCity and Im gonna bake them right now. Thanks!
You’re killing me. Why did you move? (Okay, I know why, but still) Seriously, if you feel the need to send me a care package, please include these.
BTW, love the graphic on the pic!
The raspberry is such a unique and lovely addition! they are so vibrant!
Those look absolutely delicious! I might be giving those a try soon!
Beautiful presentation. I am so very impressed with your work.
Mmm, I’m going to make these for my birthday party, but try them with blueberries. We’ll see how it goes!
Jaime, you never cease to amaze! These are awesome! Raspberry and lemon are two of my favorites! These are definitely on the menu for next week. Yum!
Hi.
Lovely site.
I would like to ask about the butter.
What’s that 1 stick mean in gramms ?
Thnx a lot.
Raspberry lemonade is delicious as a drink, who knew it would look great as a cookie! Can’t wait to try this!
I made these for a party this weekend and got oodles of compliments! Mine were a little less red and definitely not as pretty, but yummy all the same. Thanks for sharing!
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These LOOK amazing!!! Love your photography!
It doesn’t look like it, but will fresh raspberries work?
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These look amazing. Thank you for sharing!
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They look really good…scrumptious!
that is just simply incredible
OOOOOh beautiful color! Looks so good, I need to make these! Thank you!!!
This is a great creation plus beautiful as well!
Those look delicious! It’s a very nice twist on the traditional lemon bars, nicely done. I will have to try making them.
Ohmygoodness. I’m definitely going to make these this weekend.
Tempted to try and make it as a pie, since I’m sure bars won’t last very long…
My MIL loves Raspberries. She recently lost her boyfriend to ALS this would be a wonderful “Pick Me UP” Thanks!
I do wish mom would make this during the weekend
Just wanted to say this is a wonderful recipe, and that I made them as individuals and they bake in about half the time.
they are really tasty!
This is a wonderful blog!! And a beautiful post!!
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hi Edke
A stick of butter is about 110 grams.
I like it, beautiful presentation, attractive, and those two combined flavours, must be fantastic!
Those look oh so good! Thanks for the recipe!
YUM! I love raspberries and lemon, can’t wait to make them.
*drool* I’m going to make these right now, but with some blackberries that I picked and froze over the summer. I can’t wait.
This is a wonderful blog!
Nice presentation and photos! I think I’ll give these a go with a frozen berry mix I have. Thanks for the recipe!
I’m vegan, but OMG my mouth is watering!! I NEED to make these – vegan style that is.
) Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
Donna, Thank you for mentioning me and these raspberry lemonade bars on your site. http://www.ladybluebell.com/
How will you make them vegan? Have you found a good egg substitute?
ohmygolly!!!!!!!!!! These look amaaaazing …I’m going to try them out this weekend too!!! And your photography is lovely!!
These look and sound AMAZING.
Oh my word, these look DELICIOUS!