Description
Raspberry Meringue Bars are a delightful dessert that features a buttery crust, a tangy raspberry filling, and fluffy meringue topping. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are sure to impress your guests with their vibrant flavors and stunning appearance. Whether for summer picnics or cozy gatherings, each bite is a sweet reminder of joyful moments spent with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 4 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar, then mix in flour until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the raspberry filling, mash raspberries and mix in sugar and lemon juice; set aside.
- Whip egg whites until frothy; gradually add cornstarch and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pour raspberry filling over the baked crust, then top with meringue.
- Bake again for 10-15 minutes until meringue is golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Swap raspberries for strawberries or blueberries for different flavors. Adding lemon zest enhances freshness; almond extract adds depth.