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.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, quick oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the melted unsalted butter to the dry mixture and stir until the mixture is crumbly and well-coated.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sour cream, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon until smooth.

Step 8

Cook the sour cream mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Stir in the raisins and vanilla extract, then remove the filling from the heat.

Step 11

Spread the raisin filling evenly over the baked crust in the baking dish.

Step 12

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the filling to create the topping.

Step 13

Bake the bars in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.

Step 14

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or bars for serving.

Step 15

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1655.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4686.0

Total Fat 210.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 1054.5mg	0%
Sodium 2268.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 691.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 466.0g
Protein 49.6g	0%

Vitamin D 54IU	0%
Calcium 917.6mg	0%
Iron 30.9mg	0%
Potassium 1977.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 56.9%