Raspberry pie bars are an easy dessert perfect for summer potlucks and picnics.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Chill time10 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Servings: 16bars
Ingredients
1 1/2plus 1/3 cups flourdivided
1/2cuppowdered sugar
1/4teaspoonsalt
10tablespoonscold butterdivided
1egg
2cupsfresh raspberries
4tablespoonsbrown sugardivided
2tablespoonsgranulated sugar
Instructions
Line a 9x9 square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a food processor, pulse together 1 1/2 cups flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add 8 tablespoons butter and pulse until it resembles cornmeal.
Pulse in egg until a soft, crumbly dough forms. Dump dough into prepared pan and press evenly to cover bottom. Prick all over with a fork, chill in the freezer for 10 minutes, then bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, combine raspberries and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in a medium bowl. Stir gently, smooshing some of the berries, and let rest while crust bakes and cools.
Once crust has cooled, spoon raspberries with their juices over the top.
In a food processor, pulse together 1/3 cup flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter until coarse crumbs are formed. Scatter crumb over the top of the raspberries.
Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely before cutting.
Notes
If using frozen raspberries in place of fresh, be sure to thaw completely and drain excess water before using.