Raspberry Streusel Dessert Bar – Stay at Home Chef

Fruity dessert bars are easily one of the best desserts out there. Why? Because they combine the fresh, vibrant flavors of fruit with a buttery crust for pure heaven in every bite. Pair them with coffee or tea, and you've got a dessert that's both comforting and delicious. The best part? They are quick and easy to whip up when you want something sweet!

If you really like raspberries, you should give them fresh Raspberry butter A try or us Mixed Berry Crumble.

Our raspberry streusel bars are crowd favorites for a reason: they're sweet, tart, buttery, and topped with that irresistible streusel! Honestly, they all have! Perfect for parties, bake sales or quick treats, even picky eaters love them. With just a handful of ingredients and four easy steps—crust, raspberry filling, streusel topping, and vanilla glaze—you'll have a dessert that's as simple as it is delicious. Trust us: make a double batch. This bar disappears quickly!

Material notes

• All-purpose flour: The structure for the crust is provided. Gluten-free mixes work for the gluten-free version, although the texture may differ.
• butter: Adds richness and flavor to the crust. For best flavor use salted butter or unsalted with a pinch of salt. Plant-based butter works for a dairy-free alternative.
• sugar: Sweetens and enhances the texture of both crust and filling.
• Raspberry: Fresh raspberries are ideal; Frozen ones can make the filling watery.
• Corn starch: Raspberries thicken the filling.
• Brown sugar: Sweetens and deepens the flavor of the streusel topping.
• Old fashioned rolled oats: Adds crunch and texture to streusel.
• cinnamon: Enhanced streusel with warm, delicate flavor.
• powdered sugar: Sweetens the glaze and helps it stick to the bar.
• the milk: 2% or whole milk works well, but dairy-free options are also good.
• Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract gives the best flavor, although imitation works in a pinch.

Glaze is optional

While we like to top our raspberry streusel bars with a drizzle of vanilla glaze for that extra touch, you can skip it if you prefer. It adds a gorgeous finish, but a light dusting of powdered sugar works just as well. Just make sure the bars are completely cooled before adding any.

Perfect streusel

Achieving the perfect streusel texture is easier than you think! The topping should be crunchy, chunky and crumbly – not something you just spread on top, but rustic and textured. To get there, stir the ingredients together until well combined and crumbly. Then, sprinkle evenly over the raspberry filling for a perfectly rustic finish.

Equipment options

To make a 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 easy.

You can use a pastry cutterIt is also known as a pastry blender, which is a handheld kitchen appliance that has a solid handle with several curved, metal blades.

when a fork Also works, it just takes a little longer and may require more effort to achieve the same crumbly texture.

For the streusel topping, The same equipment can be used, or you can even use your fingers to mix the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly. Make sure to work quickly to keep the butter cold for best results!