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A Decadent and citrusy Raspberry Lemon Bars Recipe that will brighten your mood and make you pucker with delight. Raspberry and Lemon never tasted so good together.

Raspberry Lemon Bars | Grandbaby Cakes

What a bright and sunny day it is in my neighborhood now, well now that I have this Raspberry Lemon Bars Recipe today.  With the cold weather, I have been in a bit of a funk.  I am officially over winter.  In fact, I have been over it since January 2nd, the day after New Year’s Day.

I want it to end pronto. I have no more interest in cleaning snow off of my car, wearing my bulky North Face coat or battling a slight cold that seems to be lurking every single day regardless of my high vitamin intake and green smoothie regimen.  I want to walk around in a light jacket once and for all.  Ok enough of my complaining.  Let’s get to these raspberry lemon bars.

Raspberry Lemon Bars | Grandbaby Cakes

Aww Raspberry Lemon Bars, just the name alone lifts my spirits.  I have a thang for lemon.  From lemon pound cake to lemon meringue pie, I had my fill of it growing up thanks to my Big Mama and mommy who made some delicious renditions of them I must say.  These raspberry lemon bars are filled with everything that makes me smile: a delicious bottom crust, a raspberry jam layer and delicious whole raspberries and lemon cream cheese.  They are similar to lemon cheesecake but so much better!

Get ready to kiss those winter blues good riddance with this recipe below!

4.41 from 5 votes
Raspberry Lemon Bars | Grandbaby Cakes
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Raspberry Lemon Bars
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 
Decadent and citrusy Raspberry Lemon Bars will brighten your mood and make you pucker with delight. Raspberry and Lemon never tasted so good together.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kid-friendly recipes, party recipes, summer recipes
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 214 kcal
Author: Better Homes and Gardens
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Unsalted butter softened, for pan
  • 1 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons finely shredded lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over edges of pan. Set pan aside.
  2. For crust, in a medium mixing bowl beat 1 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in 2 cups flour, brown sugar, and salt until combined. Press mixture evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake about 20 minutes or until set and light brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  3. Lightly brush exposed foil on sides of pan with additional softened butter to keep filling from sticking. Carefully spread jam evenly over crust. Sprinkle with raspberries.
  4. For filling, in a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon flour until combined. Beat in egg, egg yolk, lemon peel, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Pour filling over raspberries.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and chill for 2 hours (top may crack slightly). Using the edges of the foil, lift uncut bars out of pan. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Raspberry Lemon Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 58mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 14g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 7.8%
Vitamin C 6.1%
Calcium 2.3%
Iron 4.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. What changes would I need to make for high altitude? I live over 8,000 ft and have to alter most recipes.

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  3. These look great! Can I just bake them in the pan without the foil by chance? What is the reason for the foil?

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  20. I can’t get my eyes off these raspberry lemon bars. Perfect sweets to welcome Spring and hope you’re staying warm. We’ll be visiting there in 2 days and I can’t imagine how cold it must be. Let me know when you’re available for a quick stop 🙂

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  24. dude I am so over winter too. I dislike my north face jacket especially now that it’s not fitting well. But dude it’s been so long this cold front. Thank goodness for citrus love.

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  28. The only thing better than lemon bars are raspberry lemon bars! These would definitely help lift one’s spirits, and I hope the weather gets better for you soon. 🙂

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