Raspberry Lemon Bars Recipe

A stack of lemon raspberry bars on the counter with fresh berries and lemon slices.

4.20 from 10 votes

Raspberry Lemon Bars Recipe

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

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 214kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 cup unsalted butter softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Unsalted butter softened, for pan

For the Raspberry Layer

1 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves
2 cups fresh raspberries

For the Lemon Filling

8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ 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
½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over edges of pan. Set pan aside.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Notes

How to Store

Fridge: Leftover bars must be stored in the refrigerator, boos. Keep them in a single layer in an airtight container so they don't stick together. They will last about 2 to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze the bars in a single layer, or place parchment between layers if you're stacking. That way they don't stick. They will keep for up to 1 month when stored right.

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