Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet raspberry preserves, fresh raspberries, and fluffy meringue atop a buttery crust with these Double Raspberry Meringue Bars. Perfect for a summer treat or any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
For the raspberry filling:
- 1 cup raspberry preserves
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
For the meringue:
- 3 large egg whites
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make Crust: Combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, and cold butter. Press into pan and bake until golden.
- Prepare Filling: Spread raspberry preserves over hot crust, top with fresh raspberries.
- Make Meringue: Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, sugar, and vanilla.
- Assemble Bars: Spread meringue over raspberries, create swirls, and bake until lightly browned.
- Cool and Serve: Cool bars completely, then slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use seedless raspberry preserves for a smoother texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Best enjoyed the day they are made.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
