Raspberry Streusel Bars

Sweet and tangy, these triple layer Raspberry Streusel Bars are perfect for berry lovers. With a thick layer of raspberry filling wedged between a buttery oatmeal streusel these soft, chewy squares are a must-taste cross between a cookie and a fruit crumble.

It took me three days to wake up this morning. If it weren’t for the fact that a pan of raspberry streusel bars were waiting for me in the refrigerator I would’ve slept until noon. Having dessert for breakfast was just enough incentive to drag my tired ass out from under the covers.

Before you judge my eating habits, not only are the dessert bars made with real raspberries but the streusel’s main ingredient is oatmeal. Let’s just call this breakfast “healthyish” and leave it at that, m-kay? Regardless of raspberry streusel bars’ place at the breakfast table, eating them in moderation for any meal is what’s important.

I say this with a streusel stomachache, yet I regret nothing. Instead, I applaud myself for having the foresight to make these thick, juicy squares in advance because the alternative would’ve been starvation pains.

While I consider signing myself up for Overeaters Anonymous, just let me say this recipe’s so simple to prep that it barely takes twenty minutes and most of that time is defrosting frozen berries. Plus, the streusel is the absolute best because it doubles as the bar’s base and topping. Minimal effort and minimal fuss makes these bars one of my berry favorite recipes.

Bursting with sweet raspberries these triple layer bars are ultra delicious. Serve them for breakfast, brunch or stuff one in your purse for a late afternoon snack. There’s literally no wrong time to overeat these soft, chewy raspberry streusel bars.

Before sharing the recipe for Raspberry Streusel Bars, here are a few tips and tricks to help you out:

Ingredient Tips

This recipe calls for frozen raspberries. I have not tested it with fresh berries but if you’d like to substitute fresh for frozen be sure to add raspberry jam to thicken.

Frozen raspberries must be thawed, drained and thoroughly patted dry with paper towels before using.

Recipe Doubling Tips

This recipe can be doubled then baked in a 9 x 13 pan.

How to Store Raspberry Streusel Bars

Place raspberry bars in an airtight container then refrigerate up to 5 days.

Can you freeze streusel bars? Yes! Simply place raspberry bars in an airtight container then freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

I hope you enjoy these Raspberry Streusel Bars. Please leave a comment and rating at the bottom of this blog when you try the recipe for yourself. And, while you’re at it, sign up for my Recipe Newsletter so you never miss a tempting recipe.

Finally, if you’re looking for more raspberry dessert ideas, check out these Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies. Creamy white chocolate and fresh red raspberries unite for a flavorsome spin on blondies that’s pure bliss.

Raspberry Streusel Bars

Heather Wolf

Sweet and tangy, these triple layer Raspberry Streusel Bars are perfect for berry lovers. With a thick layer of raspberry filling wedged between a buttery oatmeal streusel these soft, chewy squares are a must-taste cross between a cookie and a fruit crumble.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Chill 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 55 minutes mins

Course Cookies and Bars

Cuisine American

Servings 9

Ingredients

  

Raspberry Filling

• 12 ounces frozen raspberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour unbleached
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed

Streusel

• 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour unbleached
• 1 cup light brown sugar packed
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1/4 tsp sea salt fine

Instructions

 

Raspberry Filling

• Place frozen raspberries in a bowl of cold water and let sit for 5 minutes to defrost.
• Drain berries with a colander then pat raspberries with multiple layers of paper towels until all excess moisture is removed.
• Add raspberries to a medium-size mixing bowl with sugar, flour, cornstarch and lemon juice. Stir gently until combined.
• Set aside while you prepare streusel.

Streusel

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 x 8 baking pan with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, add all streusel ingredients then stir with a fork until mixture begins to form clumps.
• Measure a heaping half cup of streusel and set aside for later use as the topping.
• Press remaining streusel into bottom of the baking pan then bake for 10 to12 minutes or until set.
• Remove baking pan from oven then pour raspberry filing over warm streusel.
• Sprinkle reserved streusel onto raspberry layer then bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
• Cool bars in pan for 30 minutes then cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours until set.
• Cover and store raspberry bars in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Keyword bars, crumble, raspberry, streusel