Raspberry crumb bars are the perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and tart flavors, making them the perfect treat to welcome spring after the cold months. These bars feature a tender, buttery crust that doubles as the crumbly topping, but the star of the show is the luscious raspberry filling. Whether you’re using fresh or frozen raspberries, the fruit’s natural tanginess pairs beautifully with the rich, buttery base, creating a dessert that’s both simple and irresistible. The crumb topping adds a slight crunch, giving each bite a satisfying texture that keeps you coming back for more.
One of the best things about raspberry crumb bars is their versatility. They’re easy to whip up for a casual afternoon snack, a bake sale, or even a served with a romantic dinner. But I won’t keep your mouth watering any longer, everyone grab your mixing bowls and let’s get baking.
Ingredients
- Flour— 1-1/2 cup
- 2 Eggs
- Light Brown Sugar— 1-1/2 cup
- Sour Cream— 1/2 cup
- Vegetable Oil— 1/4 cup
- Baking Powder— 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking Soda— 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch— 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Raspberry— 1 cup
- Lemon Zest From One Lemon
Streusel Topping
- Flour— 1-3/4 cups
- White Sugar— 3/4 cup
- Butter (melted)— 1 stick
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
What You’ll Need
- 3 Mixing Bowls
- 8×8 Baking Pan
How to Make Raspberry Crumb Bars
- Preheat Oven to 350F (177C).
- First, prepare the streusel. In a mixing bowl combine flour, salt, and sugar then mix in cooled melted butter. Stir until crumbles begin to form then set it aside in the fridge.
- Now for the raspberries. In separate mixing bowl, combine raspberries with lemon zest and 1 teaspoon of flour then set aside as you prepare the batter.
- For the batter, start by whisking together oil, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until everything is well incorporated. Then sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Combine until just mixed (Don’t over do it!).
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper then pour in batter and top with raspberries.
- Now top the raspberries with streusel crumble and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Allow the Raspberry crumb bars to set for at least 30 minutes once they’re out of the oven.
- Slice into 6 healthy rectangular bars and enjoy!
I hope these Raspberry crumb bars become a staple in your kitchen just as they are in mine. Feel free to check out some of our other yummy dessert recipes.