Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Easy Recipes for Busy Parents

You are here: Home / recipe / Sour Cream Crumb Bars

Sour Cream Crumb Bars

by 47 Comments

Sharing is caring!

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Sour Cream Crumb Bars – sweet cookie bars with cheesecake like filling, topped with crumb topping. Easy dessert idea!

sour cream bars 1 Sour Cream Crumb Bars

 Happy Monday!

I might be one of few who are excited it’s Monday but just wait till you see what I am sharing with you today. You’ll understand.

Reason nr.1: Daffodils and tulips are blooming everywhere! That means spring is here and this cold front that’s coming today is most likely the last chapter of this year’s cold season. Most likely….

Reason nr.2: I ordered this poster and can’t wait for it to arrive! I am totally obsessed with the movie and the era. There is a very bare wall in my office space waiting to be a new home for it. 🙂

Reason nr.3: I’ve started switching our wardrobe to spring and summer clothes. It’s so much more fun than pulling out coats and scarves… I love fall clothes but this winter has been dragging forever. I am ready for spring.

Reason nr. 4: I made super scrumptious bars layered with creamy filling that couldn’t be easier to make! Seriously! And the crust and topping – my favorite ever!!! I finally found my very favorite crust and crumb topping recipe and it’s a total keeper. 🙂

sour cream bars 2 Sour Cream Crumb Bars

 Do you see all the layer of delight in these bars? The perfectly browned crumb topping, the creamy, sweet, vanilla filling and the ridiculously easy crust all the layers sit on. It all creates just the right amount of satisfaction for your sweet tooth. 🙂

sour cream bars 3 Sour Cream Crumb Bars

 And they make for a perfect spring dessert! You can expect to see many variations of these bars here, on Crunchy Creamy Sweet. They are easy to get obsessed with! 🙂

sour cream bars 4 Sour Cream Crumb Bars

5 from 4 votes
sour cream bars 2 150x150 Sour Cream Crumb Bars
Print
Sour cream crumb bars
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Total Time
38 mins
 
Sour Cream Crumb Bars - sweet cookie bars with cheesecake like filling, topped with crumb topping. Easy dessert idea!  
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crumb bars, sour cream bars
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 511 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
!for the crust and topping:
  • 1/2 c unsalted butter , melted, cooled to room temperature
  • 1/2 c light brown sugar
  • 1.5 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
!for the filling:
  • 1 c sour cream
  • 3/4 c granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Prepare the 8" square pan by greasing the sides and the bottom. Line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  3. !for the crust and topping:
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, soda, baking powder and salt.
  5. Add melted butter and mix until dough forms.
  6. Reserve about 3/4 c of the mixture for the topping.
  7. Press the remaining dough into prepared pan. Set aside.
  8. !for the filling:
  9. Place all filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer and mix until all combined.
  10. Pour over crust.
  11. Sprinkle with the topping mixture.
  12. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
  13. Cool completely in pan. Cut into squares.
  14. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Sour cream crumb bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Potassium 164mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Sugars 44g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 0.4%
Calcium 8.9%
Iron 10.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

sour cream bars 5 Sour Cream Crumb Bars

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Adriana says

    January 29, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    These look amazing! Do you think I could substitute refined coconut oil (or another nuetral oil) for the butter?
    Thanks!

    Reply

  2. Unknown says

    April 30, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Hi, this is such a great recipe! I really have a container full of sour cream to finish! So I love these! They look so mouth watering! I just can’t wait to eat them.I just hope they’ll turn out like yours! I had a question, can u skip the baking soda part? Just wondering! Thanks Alot!

    Reply

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 30, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      Hi there! I wouldn’t skip the baking soda. The crust and the topping needs it. Let me know how you like the bars! Thanks!

      Reply

  3. Jeri says

    December 18, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    I added a bit of nutmeg and a splash of eggnog to the sour cream mixture and called them Eggnog Bars – huge hit at our company potluck

    Reply

  4. Abby says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    So I’d saved this recipe a while ago as one to try and just came back to it. I’m excited to try it and was wondering if you thought that this was a recipe where Greek yogurt might be able to be substituted for sour cream or if I should just stick to the sour cream? Thanks!

    Reply

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      September 12, 2013 at 6:13 pm

      Hi Abby! I am so excited for you to try this recipe! Yes, you can use Greek yogurt in this recipe. Actually, it will be even better! I have three more recipes that are inspired on this one and they use Greek yogurt. In fact, I just posted Pumpkin version that uses Chobani! Let me know how it goes and what you think! Thank you!

      Reply

  5. Morticia says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    Hello, it’s middle of the night and I just baked this cake (now I’m having third piece of it ;D). The cake is incredibly easy to make but also delicious. I only changed amount of sugar- I added less but it’s still pretty sweet. And I baked it 50 minutes! Anyway thanks for this recipe! Greetings:)

    Reply

  17. Laura Dembowski says

    April 16, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    This are super unique and so yummy looking! Love the look of that cream. I sure hope the cold weather is gone. The tulips and daffodils aren’t quite blooming here but hopefully they will soon.

    Reply

  24. Jen Laceda says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    Happy Monday, indeed!!! Look at these handsome bars! What a way to start the week. And yes, I adore Madame Hepburn as well! So…can I have these sour cream bars for breakfast? Teeheehee…

    Reply

  25. Ashley says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    Sounds like you’re having a seriously dreamy start to the week 🙂
    These sour cream crumb bars probably would have me grinning ear to ear after one bite.

    Reply

  31. marcie @ flavor the moments says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:26 am

    I love that these utilize sour cream as a filling instead of cream cheese. Delicious and different! Your photos make them look even better!

    Reply

  33. Averie Cooks says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:15 am

    I happen to have a huge tub of sour cream that i bought for another recipe that didnt end up getting made and now…I can use it with these. They’re beautiful and it’s nice to see S.C. rather than cream cheese getting some love!

    Reply

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 15, 2013 at 11:00 am

      My initial idea was to see if I can use sour cream in place of cream cheese and still have a good bar. It totally worked! LMK if you give them a try! Thanks, Averie!

      Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

as seen on