Fruity dessert bars are simply probably the greatest desserts on the market. Why? As a result of they mix the contemporary, vibrant taste of fruit with a buttery crust for pure heaven in each chunk. Pair them with espresso or tea, and also you’ve received a dessert that’s each comforting and scrumptious. The perfect half? They’re fast and straightforward to whip up anytime you crave one thing candy!

For those who actually love raspberry, you must give our contemporary Raspberry Butter a attempt or our Combined Berry Crumble.

Our raspberry streusel bars are a crowd favourite for a purpose: they’re candy, tart, buttery, and have that impossible to resist streusel on high! Truthfully, they’ve all of it! Excellent for events, bake gross sales, or a fast deal with, even choosy eaters love them. With only a handful of components and 4 easy steps—crust, raspberry filling, streusel topping, and vanilla glaze—you’ll have a dessert that’s as straightforward as it’s scrumptious. Belief us: make a double batch. These bars disappear quick!

Ingredient Notes

• All-Function Flour: Supplies construction for the crust. Gluten-free blends work for a gluten-free model, although the feel might fluctuate.
• Butter: Provides richness and taste to the crust. Use salted butter for the most effective style, or unsalted with a pinch of salt. Plant-based butter works for a dairy-free choice.
• Sugar: Sweetens and enhances the feel of each the crust and filling.
• Raspberries: Recent raspberries are ideally suited; frozen ones could make the filling watery.
• Corn Starch: Thickens the raspberry filling.
• Brown Sugar: Sweetens and deepens the flavour of the streusel topping.
• Previous-Common Rolled Oats: Provides crunch and texture to the streusel.
• Cinnamon: Enhances the streusel with heat, delicate taste.
• Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the glaze and helps it adhere to the bars.
• Milk: 2% or entire milk works effectively, however dairy-free options are positive too.
• Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract gives the most effective taste, although imitation works in a pinch.

Glaze Non-obligatory

Whereas we love topping our raspberry streusel bars with a drizzle of vanilla glaze for that additional contact, you possibly can skip it if you happen to favor. It provides a fairly end, however a lightweight dusting of powdered sugar works simply as effectively. Simply make certain the bars are fully cooled earlier than including both.

The Excellent Streusel

Reaching the proper streusel texture is simpler than you assume! The topping must be crunchy, chunky, and crumbly—not one thing you merely unfold excessive, however fairly rustic and textured. To get there, pulse the components collectively till effectively mixed and crumbly. Then, sprinkle it evenly over the raspberry filling for a wonderfully rustic end.

Tools Choices

To make the shortbread crust, you need to use a pastry cutter or a meals processor. If in case you have one at dwelling, we all the time favor a meals processor! It makes issues so easy.

You may as well use a pastry cutter, often known as a pastry blender, which is a handheld kitchen instrument with a number of curved, metallic blades hooked up to a sturdy deal with.

Whereas a fork may work, it could take a bit longer and require extra effort to realize the identical crumbly texture.

For the streusel topping, the identical instruments can be utilized, or you possibly can even use your fingers to combine the butter into the dry components till crumbly. Simply make certain to work shortly to maintain the butter chilly for the most effective outcomes!