Raspberry Citrus Bars

By á-1399

These raspberry bars with a citrus twist are super tasty and easy to make. Perfect for a potluck!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup powder sugar, sifted
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons orange peel, finely shredded
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries and or blueberries
• Powdered sugar

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

For crust: Beat butter with a mixer on med speed for 30 seconds to soften. Add the powdered sugar. Beat until combined. Add 2 cups flour; beat until combined. Press mixture on bottom of greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

Bake in 350°F oven for 20 minutes or until golden.

Meanwhile, for filling: in large mixing bowl combine eggs, granulated sugar lemon juice orange peel 1/4 cup flour and baking powder. Beat for 2 minutes with electric mixer until combined. Sprinkle berries over crust. Pour filling over berries, arranging berries evenly with a spoon.

Bake in 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown and filling is set.

Cool thoroughly in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into triangles and/or bars. Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar. To store, cover and chill for up to 2 days.

Better Homes & Garden, cal 149, total fat 7 g, saturated fat 4 g , cholesterol 45 mg, sodium 83 mg, carbohydrate 21 g, fiber 1 g, protein 2 g
MAKE AHEAD TIP Place bars into storage container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw, covered, in refrigerator for 24 hrs or till no longer frozen.