Lemon And Raspberry Bars

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Ingredients

  • 4 None lemons, 2 thinly sliced, 2 zested and juiced
  • 3 tbsp + 425g caster sugar
  • 250 g soft butter
  • 11 None eggs, 5 separated
  • 400 g plain flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 150 ml milk
  • 4 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 500 g low-fat quark
  • 500 g mascarpone cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place lemon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with 3 tbsp sugar. Place in oven for 10 mins until caramelized then remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
  2. Meanwhile, grease and flour a 13x15 inch rimmed baking tray. Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Add 6 whole eggs, 1 at a time. Fold in flour and baking powder then add milk and cocoa powder. Transfer to prepared pan, smooth and chill.
  3. Turn oven down to 325°F. Beat egg yolks with remaining sugar. Add quark (or cottage cheese, if using), mascarpone (or whipped cream cheese, if using), lemon zest and lemon juice. Add cornstarch slurry then spread over the cake base and smooth. Gently press in raspberries and bake for 45 mins. Remove from oven, set on wire rack and let cool.
  4. To serve, dust with powdered sugar and decorate with lemon slices. Cut into pieces.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

800 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 35.7g 46% DV
Carbs 114.3g 42% DV
Fiber 10.1g 36% DV
Sugar 41.4g 83% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2808.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1062.3mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 63.3mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 6.8mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1682mg 100% DV
Iron 11.7mg 65% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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