Best 6 Raspberry Meringue Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures presented by raspberry meringue bars. These heavenly treats are a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a crispy meringue topping that melts in your mouth, a creamy raspberry filling, and a buttery shortbread crust. Each bite is an explosion of flavors, leaving you craving more. This recipe includes detailed instructions for creating both the classic raspberry meringue bars and a decadent chocolate variation, ensuring there's something for every palate. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible dessert that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND-RASPBERRY MERINGUE BARS



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These chewy, delicious bars also have a touch of coconut.

Provided by Dinah

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
½ cup packed brown sugar
7 ounces almond paste
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup seedless red raspberry jam
3 egg whites
½ cup white sugar
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with greased aluminum foil.
  • To make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in one egg and the almond extract. Mix in the flour and stir until well blended.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly, and spread the raspberry preserves over the crust.
  • In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks become stiff. Spread the meringue over the jam and sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Lift foil from pan and cut bars with a sharp knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 47.3 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

RASPBERRY MERINGUE BARS



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Elegant and pretty. Perfect for a spring wedding.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Raspberry

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 egg yolks
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 (10 ounce) jar seedless raspberry jam
4 egg whites
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Cream butter, 1/2 cup of the sugar and egg yolks until well blended. Add flour and mix well. Pat dough evenly into bottom of prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove pan from oven (but leave oven on). Let cool for 5 minutes then spread with the jam. Beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry. Carefully fold in remaining sugar and the chopped nuts.
  • Gently spread on top of the jam, making sure to seal edges and corners. Return to oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 3 X 1 inch bars while still warm. May be stored airtight at room temperature up to a week. May also be frozen. Defrost covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 89.1 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

RASPBERRY MERINGUE COOKIE BARS



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really? Well, I was desperate for a dessert when I had unexpected company. I took pieces of a couple of recipes that I thought might work together... and TADA! You have raspberry Meringue Cookie Bars!

Provided by melfriesen

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup flour
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup raspberry jam
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Combine flour, powdered sugar and butter. Press into a 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Spread softened jam on top.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff (room temp whites stiffen better). Slowly beat in 1/2 Cup Sugar. Spread on top. Bake an additional 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 35.1, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.7, Protein 0.9

RASPBERRY MERINGUE BARS



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not sure where I found this recipe..but sounds good in my area..there is a product Solo fillings..front of can says dairy product..it comes in apricot, almond..raspberry..different flavors..this is what I used in this recipe

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
2 cups flour
12 ounces raspberry preserves
3 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 325*.grease a 13x9" pan --
  • beat butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl.till light and fluffy -- add 1 egg, beat till blended.
  • stir in flour until well combined.
  • pat dough evnly in pan.and bake for 20 minutes.
  • remove from oven and spread solo almond filling over crust.
  • to prepare meringue topping:.
  • beat egg whites in medium bowl at high speed till stiff and glossy -- add sugar gradually and beat.fold in coconut and almonds.
  • spread over filling.return to oven and bake 20 minutes or meringue topping is lightly browned.
  • cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.4, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 35.9, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.1, Protein 1.3

ALMOND RASPBERRY MERINGUE BARS



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This happens to be my husbands favorite bar cookie. He requests that I make it every Christmas. He loves it with the Raspberry jam. I found this recipe in 1978 on the back of a bag of Gold Medal flour. It has been a hit with him ever since.

Provided by Carole F

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 12

COOKIE BASE:
2 c gold medal flour
2 egg yolks, reserve whites
1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c slivered almonds
1/2 c raspberry or strawberry jam
TOPPING
1/3 c sugar
1/2 slivered almonds
2 reserved egg whites

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix flour, egg yolks, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the salt, margarine and 1/2 half cup slivered almonds (dough will be stiff). Press dough in ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Bake until edges are light brown, 15 to 20 minutes; cool slightly. Spread with jam.
  • 2. Beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in 1/3 cup sugar gradually; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Spread meringue over jam;sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup slivered almonds. Bake until meringue is light brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly; cut into 18 squares, or larger if desired.
  • 3. Just a note here...you can use just about any flavor of jam that you wish...blueberry, cherry, apricot..your choice. When I found this recipe they only showed using raspberry and strawberry.

ALMOND-RASPBERRY MERINGUE BARS



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A bit defront, but very good..

Provided by Ronda Krouch

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
7 oz almond paste
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 c all purpose flour
3/4 c raspberry preserves, seedless
3 egg whites
1/2 c white sugar
1/2 c coconut, flaked

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with greased aluminum foil. To make the Crust: in a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in one egg and the almond extract. Mix in the flour and stir until well blended. Bake 20-25 , or until golden. Cool slightly, and spread the raspberry preserves over the crust.
  • 2. In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they form soft peakes. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks become stiff. Spread the meringue over the jam and sprinkle with coconut.
  • 3. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until firm. Let cool on wire rack. Lift foil from pan and cut bars with a sharp knife.

Tips:

  • To ensure a crispy meringue topping, make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before whipping, as they will reach their full volume and hold stiff peaks more easily.
  • For a more intense raspberry flavor, use fresh raspberries instead of frozen or thawed ones.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag or piping tip, you can simply spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared crust.
  • To prevent the meringue from browning too much, keep an eye on it while it's baking and remove it from the oven as soon as it reaches a light golden color.
  • For a decadent treat, serve the raspberry meringue bars with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion:

Raspberry meringue bars are a delightful and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With their sweet and tangy filling, crispy meringue topping, and buttery crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in a taste of heaven with these raspberry meringue bars!

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