Description
Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are the perfect summer dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a luscious layer of sweet raspberry jam. These bars are quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or satisfying your sweet cravings at home. With just five simple ingredients, they are bursting with flavor and sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy these delightful bars as a snack or dessert that’s both easy to make and irresistibly tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 jar seedless raspberry jam (9–12 ounce jar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the softened butter, flour, sugar, and egg 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 an even base.
- Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust using a spatula.
- Crumble the reserved topping over the jam layer and press down slightly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg