Description
Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. With just five simple ingredients, these bars feature a buttery shortbread crust layered with luscious raspberry jam, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re planning a summer picnic, a family gathering, or simply indulging in a cozy night in, these easy-to-make bars are sure to impress. The recipe is quick, kid-friendly, and versatile, ideal for serving on their own or alongside whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an added touch of indulgence.
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 until crumbly.
- Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form the base.
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the reserved topping mixture over the jam layer.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling 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: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg