Sour Cream Raisin Bars
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Sour Cream Raisin Bars, a delightfully rich and tangy treat that perfectly balances creamy, spiced filling with a crunchy oat crust. This comforting dessert layers a buttery, crumbly base with a luscious filling made from sour cream, sweet raisins, and a hint of cinnamon, then tops it all off with a golden crumb finish. Ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or an everyday sweet fix, these bars are as easy to assemble as they are irresistible. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples, this dessert delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve these bars chilled or at room temperature for a dessert that’s sure to delight raisin lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups quick oats
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 pieces egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, quick oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
Add the melted unsalted butter to the dry mixture and stir until the mixture is crumbly and well-coated.
Press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Reserve the other half for the topping.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the raisins and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and set the raisins aside.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sour cream, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
Cook the sour cream mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly whisk in the beaten egg yolks. Return to low heat for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in the raisins and vanilla extract, then remove the filling from the heat.
Spread the raisin filling evenly over the baked crust in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the filling to create the topping.
Bake the bars in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or bars for serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.4 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.9 g | 640% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1054 mg | 352% | |
| Sodium | 2268 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 691.4 g | 251% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 466.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 918 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 30.9 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 1977 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
