Are Raspberry Crumble Bars And Raspberry Streusel Bars The Same?
There are a lot of raspberry desserts out there that are quite similar. Although they may go by different names, the concept is the same: a flaky crust, raspberry filling, and a crumble or streusel topping. Streusel is often used interchangeably with crumble, but there is a big difference: streusel almost always features oats while crumbles do not. Now you know!
Equipment:
To make the shortbread crust, you can use a pastry cutter or a food processor. If you have one at home, we always prefer a food processor! It makes things so simple. You can also use it to create our special topping, the finishing touch to these easy dessert bars!
Baking Dish Options:
Our raspberry streusel bars are made in a 9×13 baking pan. If you want to make a smaller batch you can use a 9×9 pan instead. The cooking time will stay exactly the same. However, we recommend that you use the bigger pan! You’ll definitely want to have the freedom to go back for seconds.
Can I Use Store Bought Raspberry Pie Filing?
If you’re in a pinch for time, you can definitely use raspberry pie filling that comes from a can. But, we swear by our homemade raspberry filling for this recipe! You can also use fresh or frozen berries. If you do use frozen, make sure to thaw and drain them first.
Can I Make This Recipe Vegan?
We use quite a bit of salted butter in this recipe, but if you have a favorite plant-based substitute you can definitely give it a try! You’ll need milk for the vanilla glaze as well, so replace it with almond, oat, or soy varieties instead.
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
If you have leftover raspberry streusel bars you can store them in an airtight container. You can place them in the fridge (where they will last longer) for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can also keep them at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. We like eating these warmed up, at room temp, or even chilled! Feel free to enjoy them however you like. If you do like them warm, place single servings in the microwave and heat in 30-second increments until they reach the desired temperature. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious dessert bar recipes:
Salted Caramel Shortbread BarsHeavenly 7 Layer BarsLuscious Lemon Bars3 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Watch the video below where Caytlin will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes. Δ Δ
