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    Strawberry Pie Sour Cream Crumb Bars

    Published: Apr 22, 2013 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 63 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Strawberry Pie Sour Cream Crumb Bars - The best crumb bars you'll ever have! Creamy sour cream filling and sweet strawberry pie filling makes them irresistible!

    Crumb Bars are one of my favorite easy desserts to make. We love my Cherry Pie Crumb Bars as well as the Pumpkin Pie Bars.

    Strawberry Pie Crumb Bars stacked up on white plate.

    STRAWBERRY PIE SOUR CREAM CRUMB BARS

    Today I am sharing another version of my Sour Cream Crumb Bars. They are so good and so incredibly easy to make! It was simply time to add some fruit! Whether it's the strawberry season or you are simply craving a sweet berry dessert, these bars are perfect because they use a ready pie filling atop of a creamy cheesecake-like layer. The crumb topping and crust are made in one bowl. This recipe is bound to become one of your favorites!

    Ingredients:

    • strawberry pie filling
    • sour cream
    • butter
    • granulated sugar
    • flour
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • egg
    • vanilla extract

    How to make Strawberry Pie Sour Cream Crumb Bars?

    These crumb bars are crazy easy to make. You can use any pie filling you like.

    I used strawberry pie filling in this recipe for a few reasons: I had an open can of it and because I don't make pies, I was trying to find a way to use it; I am simply waiting for strawberries to get into their peak and the prices to dip so I can stock up on them.

    The crust and topping are made from the same mixture, one is pressed onto the bottom of the pan, the other is sprinkled on top of the filling.

    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, soda, baking powder and salt. Add melted butter and mix until dough forms.
    • Reserve about ¾ c of the mixture for the topping.
    • Press the remaining dough into prepared pan.
    Side shot of one strawberry crumb bar on white plate.

    How to store these bars?

    Any leftovers should be kept in an air-tight container or wrapped in saran wrap. You can store them in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    Can I make this dessert ahead of time?

    As with every baked dessert, these bars are the best eaten on the same day as the topping will be crunchy and the filling creamy. You can make the bars ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Dessert Category.

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Strawberry Pie Crumb Bars stacked up on white plate.

    Strawberry Pie Sour Cream Crumb Bars

    Author: Anna
    Creamy sour cream filling and sweet strawberry pie filling encased in perfect brown sugar crust and crumb topping. Make this dessert to enjoy on a lazy afternoon or anytime you want easy, quick and delightful treat! Recipe adapted from my Sour Cream Crumb Bars CrunchyCreamySweet.com
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 squares
    Calories 303 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for the crust and crumb topping:

    • ½ c unsalted butter melted, cooled to room temperature
    • ½ c light brown sugar
    • 1.5 c all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    for the filling:

    • 1 c strawberry pie filling or any kind you like
    • ½ c sour cream
    • ¼ c granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the 8" square pan by greasing the sides and the bottom or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

    for the crust and topping:

    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, soda, baking powder and salt.
    • Add melted butter and mix until dough forms.
    • Reserve about ¾ c of the mixture for the topping.
    • Press the remaining dough into prepared pan. Set aside.

    for the sour cream filling:

    • Place all filling ingredients (except the pie filling) in a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer and mix until all combined.
    • Pour over crust.
    • Spoon the pie filling over the sour cream filling. Gently make few swirls with a spoon.
    • Sprinkle with the topping mixture.
    • Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
    • Cool completely in pan. Cut into squares.
    • Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    Use any pie filling you like. Let the bars cool to room temperature for easier cutting.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 91mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 5.7mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    1. Karen says

      May 10, 2021 at 9:53 pm

      5 stars
      I made the strawberry pie bar and I did a blueberry one and took to a barbeque. Oh my they were a hit. People were grabbing the pan and running around with people chasing after them. I never laughed so hard in my life. Seriously people have requested I make them again. Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 10, 2021 at 11:52 pm

        Hi Karen! This is one of the BEST reviews on my recipes! Haha! I love it! Thank you so much for making the crumb bars and for sharing them with others, Karen! I am so glad they were a hit!

        Reply
    2. Nancy says

      September 08, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these. I doubled the recipe and put them in a 13 x9. They were absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 08, 2019 at 8:39 pm

        That is fantastic! Thank you so much, Nancy!

        Reply
    3. Keeli says

      January 07, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      I always seem to buy way too much sour cream and end up scrambling for recipes I can throw it in before it expires. I stumbled on this and they are TO DIE FOR. I've been dying for something with fruit during this cold winter and these were perfect. I used frozen strawberries though. Yum!

      Reply
    4. Kaylee says

      April 11, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Last year I canned a bunch of strawberry pie filling and haven't used much of it. This is the perfect way! I just pulled the bars out of the oven--I doubled the recipe in a 9x13 for our dinner party tonight. My whole house smells wonderful!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 12, 2014 at 9:13 am

        Yay! I love it! Thank you so much for trying the recipe and for letting me know, Kaylee!!

        Reply
    5. Becky says

      November 27, 2013 at 5:56 pm

      Make sure you leave the strawberry pie filling separate when mixing the topping for the filling together. The directions say to first mix all the filling ingredients together and then a couple steps later to put the strawberry pie filling on top of the sour cream filling. My first time was just now and I already mixed the pie filling in with the sour cream mixture. Oops! Hoping it still turns out ok 🙂

      Reply
    6. CrunchyCreamySw says

      November 13, 2013 at 11:52 am

      Hi Franck! That is so funny! I've made these bars so many times because they always disappear too fast! 🙂 Maybe I should adjust the recipe to a bigger batch 🙂 Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
    7. Dhara says

      September 15, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Anna,
      I made them today and they are delicious!!!! I made few changes to your recipe depending on ingredients I had on hands , I used fresh blueberries, also I used 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup almond meal, n swapped half amt of butter with coconut oil as I did not have enough butter! they are yummy and pretty much have to hide from husband so he does not eat them all in a day!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        September 16, 2013 at 11:33 am

        Oh my! I love it!!! Your changes sound amazing! I am so happy you got to enjoy these bars - they are a huge hit in our family every time I make them. I just shared another version of them! Thanks, Dhara!

        Reply
    8. Alexandra says

      July 17, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      5 stars
      These look INSANELY good! I can only imagine how well the sweet sour cream layer pairs with the strawberry pie filling, and that glorious crust... YUM!

      Reply
    9. lisa says

      June 30, 2013 at 5:52 am

      5 stars
      It looks very delicious. How would I modify if using for frozen strawberries? I have an abundance of it. Thank you

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 30, 2013 at 11:23 am

        Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for the question. You can absolutely try it with frozen strawberries. One thing to remember, they can sink a little into the sour cream filling during baking. I have readers tell me they used fresh strawberries with success, but they do sink into the filling. The pie filling (or you can try a strawberry jam) creates it's own layer. Either way, I hope you will try these bars - we love them!

        Reply
        • lisa says

          July 01, 2013 at 5:55 am

          Good to know. I will try and let you know soon.

          Reply
    10. Trish Kernen says

      June 19, 2013 at 11:29 am

      I made these this past weekend and they turned out absolutely incredible. Everyone was raving about them and there were no leftovers!
      I am going to try them again tonight. One batch with strawberry and rhubarb filling and one with blueberry.
      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 19, 2013 at 5:42 pm

        Yay! I love it! Thank you so much for giving it a try and letting me know you guys loved them! And your strawberry rhubarb version sounds fabulous! Thank you, Trish!

        Reply
    11. Gina Walker says

      May 14, 2013 at 7:47 pm

      Made this today and it was so yummy, thank you~~
      and gave you a shout-out on my blog because it was so good:
      http://koreanmutt.blogspot.com/

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        May 15, 2013 at 10:40 am

        Oh how fabulous, Gina! Thank you! Off to check them out!

        Reply
    12. Kate Pet says

      May 06, 2013 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my Lawd!! These bars! I would love to attack that pan... no need to cut them into bars for me... it might look barbaric, but whatever! I want!

      Reply
    13. Kiran says

      April 25, 2013 at 1:46 pm

      LOVE your signature photography style, Anna. These bars are so dreamy 🙂

      Reply
    14. Roxana GreenGirl says

      April 24, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      I can not wait for my local farm to open their you-pick strawberry season. Heck, to open the strawberry season not necessary for me to pick them. I;m definitely going to go crazy over these bars. They sound amazing Anna!
      p.s. I adore Vanessa's photography and that Le Creuset set is a winner!

      Reply
    15. Ronja says

      April 24, 2013 at 3:33 pm

      Crumbs bars have been on my mind for weeks now and the combination of strawberries and sour cream in crumb bars sounds just amazing. These have to happen soon!

      Reply
    16. Monica says

      April 24, 2013 at 12:28 am

      This looks delicious! Strawberries are my favorite things to put in a dessert (:

      Reply
    17. Curry and Comfort says

      April 23, 2013 at 7:15 pm

      I am also obsessed with that cookware. 🙂 But I think I would be just as happy to eat two of these bars. 🙂

      Reply
    18. CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 23, 2013 at 1:29 pm

      lol Thanks, Bunny!

      Reply
    19. Jennifer Essad says

      April 23, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      mmmmm, we have fresh strawberries on the counter, I will be baking this recipe tonight!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 23, 2013 at 1:28 pm

        Yay! Let me know how it turns out! I have yet to make them with fresh strawberries! Thanks, Jennifer!

        Reply
    20. Tracy says

      April 23, 2013 at 9:12 am

      OMG your pictures are amazing.. and I must make these

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 23, 2013 at 1:28 pm

        Aww, thank you so much, Tracy!

        Reply
    21. Carol | a cup of mascarpone says

      April 23, 2013 at 8:20 am

      These are gorgeous bars and photos, Anna! WOW!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 23, 2013 at 1:29 pm

        Thank you, Carol!

        Reply
    22. Jen Laceda says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:07 pm

      Anna, you've got me obsessing about crumb bars! My stomach is begging me to make some, so I'm pretty sure some crumb bars will make an appearance soon in our home.

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 23, 2013 at 1:29 pm

        Yay! I have been obsessed with them too 🙂 Thanks, Jen!

        Reply
    23. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

      April 22, 2013 at 8:06 pm

      If only I could make the perfect cup of coffee at home and not have to run to Starbucks every morning. I'm working on it. I think you succeeded on the perfect bar. These look amazing!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 23, 2013 at 1:29 pm

        I hear ya! Thanks, Jennie!

        Reply
    24. Georgia says

      April 22, 2013 at 3:50 pm

      Anna, these bars look so irresitible! What a lovely spring/summer treat. Your photos are beautiful, too!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 23, 2013 at 1:30 pm

        Thank you so much, Georgia!

        Reply
    25. Emily says

      April 22, 2013 at 2:13 pm

      Strawberries would make the perfect pairing in these bars! Delicious as usual Anna!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 23, 2013 at 1:31 pm

        Thank you so much, Emily!

        Reply
    26. Colette says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:45 am

      I have some strawberries that need a purpose. Guess what they're going to be?

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 23, 2013 at 1:31 pm

        lol Let me know how it goes, Colette! Thank you!

        Reply
    27. domesticfits says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:35 am

      Those look glorious, and that crust looks fantastic 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 23, 2013 at 1:32 pm

        I looooove the crust! Best I've ever had! Thanks, Jackie!

        Reply
    28. Nicole says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:23 am

      This is why I love spring! Desserts like this recipe, bursting with fresh flavors and happy colors.

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 23, 2013 at 1:32 pm

        Me too! Thanks, Nicole!

        Reply
    29. marcie @ flavor the moments says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:07 am

      These are breathtaking! I've been on a strawberry kick and I can see it's going to continue with these!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 22, 2013 at 10:53 am

        I am too! These bars are so fun to make and delicious to eat 🙂 Thanks, Marcie!

        Reply
    30. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

      April 22, 2013 at 7:31 am

      Amazing flavor Anna! I am so partial to bars vs pies or cakes. They are so easy to cut and share. Love these.

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 22, 2013 at 10:51 am

        Absolutely! Thanks, Paula!

        Reply
    31. wearenotmartha says

      April 22, 2013 at 6:32 am

      I'm obsessed with all things strawberry and these look out of this world amazing!!! Also, that dress is beautiful 🙂

      Sues

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 22, 2013 at 10:49 am

        I know, right? We all need these bars and the dresses 🙂 Thanks, Sues!

        Reply
    32. Averie Cooks says

      April 22, 2013 at 5:49 am

      They look wonderful! And I happen to have a huge tub of sour cream on hand 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 22, 2013 at 10:49 am

        Thanks, Averie!

        Reply

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