Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Raspberry Meringue Bars, where juicy raspberries meet fluffy meringue in a delightful dessert. With a perfect balance of sweet and tart, these bars are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ideal for picnics, brunches, or an everyday treat, each bite offers a vibrant taste of summer that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or thawed frozen raspberries)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, mix softened butter, granulated sugar, flour, and salt until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- While cooling, mash raspberries with ½ cup granulated sugar and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread raspberry mixture over the cooled crust and top with meringue. Bake for another 20-25 minutes until meringue is set and lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg