Craving a sweet treat that’s both fruity and indulgent? Look no further than these delightful Raspberry Squares! Perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or a special dessert, these squares are a delightful blend of the tartness of fresh raspberries and the sweetness of a buttery crust. Let’s dive right in and create these delectable squares to impress your guests or simply treat yourself to a delicious homemade indulgence.
Title: Raspberry Squares
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
– 2 cups fresh raspberries
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for raspberry mixture)
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter to the bowl.
3. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and the butter is well incorporated. This will create a crumbly dough with small buttery bits throughout.
4. Reserve about 1 cup of the dough mixture for later use as the crumb topping. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust layer. Press down firmly to ensure the dough is compact.
5. In another bowl, gently toss the fresh raspberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until the raspberries are well coated.
6. Spread the raspberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan.
7. Sprinkle the reserved dough mixture evenly over the raspberries, creating a crumb topping.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the raspberry filling is bubbling.
9. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the raspberry squares to cool completely in the pan.
10. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
Enjoy these Raspberry Squares as a delightful dessert or a sweet snack with a cup of tea. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, but we doubt they’ll last that long once you taste these irresistible squares. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the delicious combination of buttery crust and juicy raspberries in every bite.
