Description
Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are a delightful dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a luscious raspberry jam filling, topped with a crumbly layer for added texture. These bars are perfect for summer gatherings or cozy afternoons at home when you want a sweet treat without spending hours in the kitchen. With just five simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, you can whip up these flavorful squares in no time. Whether served at parties or enjoyed as an afternoon snack, these raspberry bars are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 jar seedless raspberry jam (9–12 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, flour, sugar, and egg. Use an electric mixer on medium speed until crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this mixture for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Spread the seedless raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the reserved topping mixture over the jam and press lightly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg