Best 3 Raspberry Linzer Bars Recipes
Raspberry linzer bars are a delectable treat that combines a buttery shortbread crust, tangy raspberry jam, and a lattice crust on top. The sweet and tart flavors of the raspberry jam complement the rich shortbread crust perfectly, while the lattice crust adds a touch of elegance and texture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips to create perfect raspberry linzer bars that will impress your family and friends.
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RASPBERRY LINZER BARS
Even though this dessert feels a little sophisticated, it puts a childlike grin on everyone who tastes it. - Holly Cain, St. Petersberg, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and lemon zest. In another bowl, mix flour, ground almonds and cinnamon; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Press 2 cups dough onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves to within 1/2 in. of edges. Crumble remaining dough over preserves., Bake until lightly browned, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts :
RASPBERRY LINZER BARS
Categories Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Low Cal Low Sodium Birthday Family Reunion Shower Jam or Jelly Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; whisk to blend. Add butter; rub in with your fingers until coarse crumbs form. Beat 1 egg in a small bowl; add to flour mixture. Stir until dough forms. Divide in half. Working with 1 half at a time, roll out dough between 2 sheets of parchment to a 12x10" rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet; chill for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove top layer of paper from 1 dough rectangle. Invert onto a baking sheet; remove remaining paper. Spread jam over in an even layer, leaving 1/2" border. Whisk 1 egg in a small bowl to blend; brush lightly over plain border. Remove paper from second dough sheet and invert, placing on top of dough covered with jam. Remove paper. Press lightly from center of dough out toward edges to release any air pockets. Press edges to seal. Brush top with remaining beaten egg. Prick dough several times with a fork. Sprinkle with raw sugar.
- Bake until crust is golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Trim edges. Cut into bars.
RASPBERRY LINZER STAR BARS
Categories Food Processor Dessert Bake Fourth of July Kid-Friendly Raspberry Almond Jam or Jelly Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor finely grind almonds with confectioners' sugar and transfer to a large bowl. In food processor pulse butter with flour until mixture resembles fine crumbs and add to almond mixture with cornstarch and salt, stirring until combined well.
- In a small bowl beat together egg and lemon juice until blended and stir into flour mixture until combined well. Work mixture with hands until it forms a dough.
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Pat 1 1/2 cups dough into a disk and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, 20 minutes. Pat remaining dough evenly into a 171/2- by 11-inch jelly-roll pan and spread evenly with jam.
- On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out chilled dough 1/8 inch thick and with a 3/4- to 1 1/2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter (we used 3 different sizes) cut out as many stars as possible. Re-roll scraps and cut out more stars. Arrange stars randomly over jam and carefully brush stars with milk. Sprinkle stars with granulated sugar and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until stars are golden. Cool confection in pan on a rack and cut into 20 bars.
Tips:
- For the perfect crumbly crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Make sure to keep the butter very cold and cut it into small pieces before blending it with the flour mixture. This will prevent the butter from melting and making the dough tough.
- To make the raspberry filling, use fresh or frozen raspberries. If using frozen raspberries, thaw them before using and drain off any excess liquid.
- To get the perfect lattice crust, roll out the dough to a 12x15 inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 1-inch wide strips. Place half of the strips horizontally across the filling, spacing them evenly. Fold back every other strip of dough. Then, place the remaining strips of dough vertically across the filling, spacing them evenly. Fold back every other strip of dough to create the lattice pattern.
- Bake the bars for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing and serving. This will allow the filling to set and the bars to hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Raspberry Linzer Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their buttery crust, tart raspberry filling, and sweet powdered sugar topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're serving them at a party, a potluck, or simply enjoying them at home, these bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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