Description
Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are the ultimate summer dessert, combining a buttery shortbread crust with luscious raspberry jam and a delightful crumb topping. With only five simple ingredients, these bars are quick to prepare, making them perfect for any gathering—from picnics to birthday celebrations. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and crumbly texture that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, this homemade treat is bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, flour, sugar, and egg using an electric mixer on low 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.
- Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the reserved topping over the jam and press lightly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg