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Raspberry Shortbread Bars

These raspberry shortbread bars are the perfect treat! Delicious shortbread crust topped with sweet raspberry filling and a buttery crumble.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Raspberry Filling

  • 12 oz fresh raspberries
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Crumble Topping

  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup cold unsalted butter cubed

Instructions
 

Get Started

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Make the Shortbread Crust

  • In a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Make the Raspberry Filling

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Make the Crumble Topping

  • In a bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar.
  • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Assemble and Bake

  • Pour the raspberry filling over the baked shortbread crust.
  • Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the filling.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

These bars are best served at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container.