Description
Quick and Easy Lemon Raspberry Squares are the perfect summer dessert, combining the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of ripe raspberries. These delightful squares feature a buttery, crumbly crust that perfectly complements the zesty lemon filling, making them an ideal treat for barbecues and family gatherings. With minimal preparation time and a burst of flavor in every bite, they promise to brighten any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until golden; let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, baking powder, and salt until combined. Fold in raspberries gently.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg