Freezing lemon bars

Question

I want to make a recipe that is essentially lemon bars (it's from the Smitten Kitchen and just adds in some raspberry puree to make them Pink Lemonade Bars). Any reason I can't freeze the final, baked product? I want to use up my raspberries before they go bad, but there is no way I can eat an entire 8x8 dessert before it, too, goes bad.

Denise,Smith-Weiss · Answer

Why don't use just freeze the berries then use when ready to bake bars fresh?  I freeze berries whenever in season. Spread evenly on cookie so sheet lined with parchment paper, the berries freeze separately, not in clumps.

petitbleu · Answer

Freeze away! Maybe even try them frozen--I bet they'd be a great cold dessert for a hot day.

stagneskitchen · Answer

Freezing should be just fine! I would either wrap entire block in a few layers or plastic wrap, or cut individual bars, wrap, then seal again in freezer bag for extra protection.  Good for 6 months or so!

Freezing lemon bars

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