Description
Raspberry Streusel Shortbread Bars are a delightful treat featuring a buttery shortbread base, a sweet raspberry layer, and a crunchy streusel topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth it out.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook while gently stirring until raspberries break down and the mixture thickens—about 5-7 minutes. Once done, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, oats, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Spread the raspberry mixture over the shortbread base evenly, then sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the raspberries.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until the streusel is golden brown.
- Allow it to cool completely in the pan before lifting it out using the parchment paper. Cut into squares, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more intense raspberry flavor, use fresh raspberries if available.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute other berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Raspberry, Streusel, Shortbread, Bars, Dessert