Description
Delightful raspberry shortbread bars offer a simple yet elegant dessert from Scottish baking traditions. Buttery layers and tangy fruit create a perfect balance for sweet cravings you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 egg (brought to room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 jar seedless raspberry jam (9 to 12 oz / 255 to 340 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, preparing a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with light greasing.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter, flour, sugar, and egg on low speed until the mixture transforms into a delicate, crumbly texture.
- Separate and set aside 1½ cups of the crumbly mixture for the topping, reserving it for later use.
- Transfer the remaining mixture into the prepared baking dish, firmly pressing and distributing evenly to create a smooth, compact base layer.
- Carefully spread the entire seedless raspberry jam across the crust, ensuring a uniform coverage from edge to edge.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumbly mixture over the jam layer, gently pressing down to create a rustic, textured topping.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the surface develops a rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice into square or rectangular bars and serve.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture in the shortbread base.
- Use seedless raspberry jam to prevent unwanted seeds and achieve a silky, uniform spread across the bars.
- Consider chilling the crumble topping for 15 minutes before sprinkling to help maintain a more defined, crisp texture during baking.
- Swap raspberry jam with other fruit preserves like apricot, strawberry, or blueberry for delightful flavor variations and personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 37 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg