Thank you to Naturipe for sponsoring this post for the Very Berry Month of May. Although I was compensated for this post, all opinions and the following raspberry shortbread bars recipe are strictly my own.
We are entering one of my favoritest times of the year, and it’s not just because my birthday is coming up (you buy me a present yet? Just kidding!). It’s berry season, everybody! Woo! I love bringing home fresh berries every week because my kids snack on them throughout the day and there is nothing better than seeing them eat something healthy and delicious over something processed and full of sugar.
There are so many ways to use raspberries, in particular, that I never waste a single berry. I like to crush some up in fresh water to have an exotic drink, or whip them up in a smoothie with orange juice, lime juice, protein powder, honey and ice. All berries are so awesome, I use them to make things like Strawberry Peach Galettes, Blueberries & Cream Popsicles, Triple Berry Clafoutis, and even Peach Raspberry Smoothies!
Today I’m sharing a fun recipe that would be great for Sunday Brunch, because the taste is something that would work great as a breakfast treat or a dessert item, so pair it with some eggs and bacon, or a hot cup of after-lunch coffee and enjoy!
Ingredients
For the filling
- 12 oz fresh raspberries
- 1 Tbsp Chambord liquor
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
For the crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups all purpose flour
For the glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp Chambord
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Grease an 8x8 square baking pan then line with parchment paper.
- Rinse the raspberries and thoroughly drain. Toss with the lemon juice, Chambord and cornstarch, smashing a few berries gently in the process. Set aside.
- Cream the butter, sugar, and salt in a standing mixer on medium high speed until well blended and fluffy, around 5 minutes. Add in the vanilla, and then the flour. Blend until the mixture has a crumbly texture, and there is no dry flour remaining.
- Press ¾ of the dough into the bottom of the pan gently with your fingers, ensuring it covers
- Spread the raspberries and any juice evenly across the layer of dough. Crumble the remaining dough between your fingers over the top of the raspberries.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
- Cool the squares in the pan until firm enough to lift out using the parchment paper. Finish cooling on a rack.
- Make the glaze by mixing the sugar and Chambord, then drizzle over the top of the bars, then cut, eat and enjoy!
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I made these raspberry shortbread bars more for my kids than anyone else, but it turns out I had to fend off my husband, who was determined to eat them all before the kids even got a chance!
I have something extra exciting to share today, as a Naturipe ambassador for the month of May: a great giveaway!
One lucky winner will take away an amazing KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor, valued at over $100; huzzah!
I’m totally jealous, right here, I want it for myself!
Are you feeling extra lucky today? Head on over and enter Naturipe‘s Very Berry Month of May grand prize giveaway for a $250 or even $500 gift card to Williams-Sonoma!
And if you’re looking to have some more fun, join me as I co-host a Twitter party on the 21st of May at 4pm EST, using the hashtag: #VeryBerryMay! I hope to see you there!
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aprilaakre says
these look so delicious. thanks for the recipe. Thanks for linking up at Tell Me About It Tuesday. We hope you hop over and share with us again next week.
Shawna OBrien says
White Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake….so delicious!
Jennifer Lachman says
My favorite berry recipe is for black raspberry jam.
Ange says
Favorite recipe with berries??? SANGRIA!!
Courtney Bella says
i like a berry cream pie! 🙂 its amazing!
Elle says
I love berries in smoothies.
karen says
Nothing beats fresh blueberry pie
Sandy VanHoey says
Our favorite recipe is strawberry or raspberry milkshakes
Clare Swindlehurst says
Oh my these look scrumptious! I’m hosting a party and would love for you to come and link up http://www.supermommyclub.com/super-mommy-club-party-week-4/
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
Oh my gosh these look amazing! I’m sipping on my coffee right now and thinking how great it would be to have one of these right now! Definitely pinning and making very soon:)
Elizabeth Lund says
These look divine!! Indulgence, anyone? Thanks!!
Tiffany MrsTee Haywood says
Oh My! These look absolutely lovely…
mandy @a sorta fairytale says
My mouth is watering!! Those look delicious!
ThatMamaGretchen says
I love berry shortcakes! Or raspberries with a bit of cream drizzled on top 🙂 Love this giveaway and your photos are DIVINE!
Thomas Murphy says
I like berry tarts
Lynn says
I’ve never made anything with berries except smoothies. nothing fancy, i like to pair them with mango to cut the tartness
hena tayeb says
mmm delicious.
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AmandaSakovitz says
i love berry muffins.
Joni says
I don’t make much but I have made smoothies and ice cream with them mixed in. Oh, and I do make a really yummy syrup that replaces regular syrup for my pancakes. That’s really good!
Lisa Brown says
I like making mixed berry cobblers
Emily Stephens says
This recipe looks so good – funny, I happen to have all of the ingredients on hand, too. My favorite recipe using berries is probably a blueberry mojito. I don’t bake much. 🙂
Heather Hayes Panjon says
Strawberry Cheesecake Is My Favorite Berry Recipe!
Abby says
I love strawberry pretzel salad. 🙂 It’s easy and yet so delicious!
Jelli says
I love making berry clafoutis!
Summer Crosbie says
We love making homemade ice cream with strawberries! So good.