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Raspberries and Cream Bars Recipe

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Delicious Raspberries and Cream Bars feature a buttery crust topped with a creamy cream cheese filling and fresh raspberries, finished with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect as a sweet dessert or treat for gatherings.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 1 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder

For the Creamy Filling

  • 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups mashed raspberries, or 21 oz. canned raspberry pie filling

For the Icing

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp butter (melted)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a cookie sheet to prepare for baking.
  2. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture into the creamed butter mixture, blending until fully combined. Reserve about a heaping cup of dough for the topping and press the remaining dough into an even layer on the prepared cookie sheet.
  4. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In another mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and egg until the filling is creamy and well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the dough crust.
  5. Add Raspberry Layer: Spoon mashed raspberries or canned raspberry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer, being careful not to mix the layers together.
  6. Top with Reserved Dough: Drop small pieces of the reserved dough over the raspberry layer to create a crumbly topping.
  7. Bake the Bars: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The center might still jiggle slightly, which is normal as it will firm up while cooling. Allow bars to cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk or heavy cream until smooth and drizzleable.
  9. Finish and Serve: Drizzle the icing over the cooled bars. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh or canned raspberries based on availability; canned pie filling tends to be sweeter and less tart.
  • If the dough is too sticky, chill it briefly before spreading and topping.
  • The bars firm up as they cool, so allow adequate cooling time before slicing.
  • You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slight tang and thicker texture.
  • For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and butter alternatives.

Keywords: Raspberries and Cream Bars, Cream Cheese Bars, Raspberry Dessert, Fruit Bars, Easy Baked Desserts

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