26.7.10

Lemon Raspberry Bars


Raspberry and lemon. Two ingredients that just go together and haven't failed me yet. Going along with my "bake with berries or anything that is in season" theme, I knew I had to try these and oh!my!goodness!me! these are tasty morsels.

These bars have a thick graham cracker crust and are topped with a creamy lemon raspberry filling. The fresh raspberries add a hint of tartness to the luscious lemon filling. Top this with a dollop of whip cream and some additional fresh raspberries and you are in for a treat!


Lemon Raspberry Bars
Adapted from: Two Peas and Their Pod

Ingredients

For the crust
1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
Zest of one lemon

For the filling
2 large egg yolks
1-14 oz. can fat free sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
6 ounces fresh raspberries

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 8 by 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Stir until graham cracker crumbs are moist. Press crumbs into the prepared pan, pressing the crust mixture one inch up the side of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.

Once the crust is cool, combine the egg yolks and condensed milk until well mixed. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir until mixture begins to slightly thicken.  Gently fold in the raspberries. Fold carefully so you don’t break the raspberries.

Pour the lemon raspberry filling evenly over the graham cracker crust.  Bake for 15 minutes, or until just set.

Cool to room temperature, then chill for at least one hour before serving. Cut into bars and serve. Keep bars in the refrigerator-up to five days.

*Note-use fresh raspberries and make sure you gently fold the berries into the lemon filling or you will have pink bars.

56 comments:

  1. I am pretty sure I would love any dessert with full chunks of berries in it!

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  2. These look like the perfect summer decadent dessert. I've always loved lemon bars, but I've never added anything else. I will have to try this. Raspberries are going on my grocery list. Have a great week!

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  3. Oh My!!!!!!!!!!! I want it NOW!!!!!!!!!! yum!!!!!!!! xoxo

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  4. I have been thinking about making lemon bars all morning but I think I will try this recipe instead! Looks delicious! xo

    http://www.ciaobellablog13.blogspot.com/

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  5. mmmmm delicious!
    I´m ur newest follower!
    greetings from Brazil
    xoxo
    Anna

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  6. Those look amazing! I will have to give them a try!

    http://fromdenimtodessert.blogspot.com/

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  7. Lemon and raspberry is an incredible combo...these look delish!

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  8. wow. simply wow. they look really impressive!

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  9. Delish, per usual, darling!
    Thanks for the fab recipe!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  11. Hello Mary! I love your cooking blog! fantastic! I will follow you with happiness ... if you want to follow my own I will be happy!

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  12. Yummmm! Will try this one out for dessert tonight :)

    Natasha @ twenty-something blog
    http://poshxoxo.blogspot.com

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  13. Raspberries are one treat I really don't bake with often enough. They make such pretty desserts!

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  14. These sound fabulous!!!!

    ps. thanks so much for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment :)

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  15. That's it Mary. You're just trying to kill me. I'm going to ask the Chef to make this right now. Okay, when he gets over here next time...my work schedule is nuts at present and I need these things in my life.

    I'm bookmarking this mother and going to pour out another sangria.

    xoxo,
    carrie

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  16. You are over the top! So amazing...everything you make! <3

    xo Lynzy
    http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com

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  17. yum!!! I'm so craving something sweet right now!!
    can I have a piece???

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  18. only made lemon bars but this looks like a delish change!

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  19. Oh my gooodness I love this blog already just by looking at this delicious picture! I love to bake, love love love to bake!

    xox
    Chandler

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  20. Wow, those sound amazing. I love the combo of raspberries and lemon too! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. thank's for your comment!
    this looks delicious!
    xx

    http://tempspourlamode.blogspot.com/

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  22. Excuse me while I sop up the drool that has currently collected on my desk. These look amazing! I love lemon and raspberries.

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  23. 2 of my fave combos! I must try this! Thank you! Your blog is making my mouth water! ;)

    Angie
    confessions of a Miami Shopaholic

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  24. Those look wonderful! I love lemon in a dessert! XO!

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  25. hmm..im hungry now!want some rasberrys:)

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  26. Yum! Gorgeous photos! Thanks for the advice about waitressing, I am going to try my best to hang in there!

    Velvet Cupcakes

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  27. Wow, these look amazing! The raspberry makes this dish!

    xo Marcie

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  28. I gotta print this one out. Looks delish and perfect for summer.

    http://www.fashion-butter.com/

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  29. it looks so yummy! what a shame that i can't cook and i burn everything :(
    xoxo

    the-red-zebra.blogspot.com

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  30. Oh My Goodness! Get in my belly!

    xo tash

    http://www.thechirpyladybird.blogspot.com

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  31. I swear if pictures alone were fattening this one would send me over the edge!

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  32. Wow this looks so amazing



    xx
    Nikki

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  33. this looks so yummy! my two favorite things: lemon and raspberry :}

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  34. those look absolutely amazing!
    thanks for the visit, hope you stop by again :)

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  35. these look delicious! love your blog, the food photos are incredible and make me want to live in my kitchen even more :)

    <33 [v] hobovogue

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  36. these look delicious and actually somewhat refreshing!
    www.indramaticfashion.com

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  37. Delicious, I can't wait to try them. xo Mish

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  38. Wow!!!!! You are so good at this.

    This looks like an absolute dream!!!!

    I love it and I must try it out for the next picnic or potluck.

    Best wishes from one blogger to another,

    ~Zabrinah

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  39. OMG, I need to try this out! Looks so delicious!

    Thanks for popping into my blog and leaving that very sweet comment :)

    Anthea,
    Embracing Style

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  40. These look fantastic! I adore anything lemon and I love raspberries. I'll have to try this recipe for an upcoming Sunday brunch. Your blog is aptly named, it is delightful! I shall return! :)

    brebeauty.com

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  41. Those look de-lish!! Might have to try it! xo- karrie
    www.hellopretty.net

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  42. Beautiful dessert! My mouth is watering right now!! Thanks for visiting my site too! I'm your newest follower both on your blog and on Twitter! =)

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  43. yummy!!!great post!!!

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    vicky from HotGossip

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  44. Your blog is way too amazing...pretty much food porn to the extreme. I have a suspicious feeling these bars are going to be made and then wholly consumed by me in the near future...

    I gather you're from Vancouver as well? Love knowing fellow Vancouverite bloggers, so far I haven't come across to many!

    If I can put out a request (if you haven't done it already)...raspberry scones...please...

    Love Alexandra

    http://tovogueorbust.blogspot.com/

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  45. Just love lemon in cakes, it looks delicious:)
    lots of hugs
    xx

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  46. these look so good! i love anything with lemon and raspberries, especially their flavors combined! thanks for sharing!!

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  47. Yum! I love the combo of lemon and raspberry put together, and these in particular just look AMAZING. I want one for breakfast. ;)

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  48. great photos! i want to grab one through the screen ;)

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  49. They make fat free sweetened condensed milk? OMG How did I not know this? I putting this on my menu. YUM!

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  50. Oh the colours and the creamy texture. This looks so good!

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