Strawberry Swirl Sour Cream Bars – creamy bars with sweet strawberry jam swirls and slight tang from the sour cream. Fabulous for a Spring or Summer celebration like a baby shower!
It’s a special day today!
For once, I have a fabulous treat to share with you and second – we are hosting a virtual baby shower!
First, let’s talk about the bars. This recipe is a play on one of my favorite bars – the Sour Cream Crumb Bars. I skipped the crumb topping and added a strawberry jam swirl. I made these in a larger pan
The strawberry season is upon us and I happen to love berry desserts. They remind me of the warm, happy days of summer!
For this recipe, I used my quick freezer jam recipe to make a strawberry jam. Of course a store bought jam will work as well. I just happen to love the homemade version. The swirls are so easy to make and make the dessert just a tad more special.
If you haven’t tried making a freezer jam, now it’s the time!
These bars are perfect to serve for brunch, get together or any celebration! Everyone will love this creamy, sweet yet tangy treat!
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted, cooled to room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 and 1/4 cup granulated (whitsugar
- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- Line a 13" x 9" baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the crust ingredients.
- In another medium mixing bowl, mix all the filling ingredients with an electric mixer.
- Pat down the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Drop the jam by tablespoon-fulls and swirl with a knife.
- Bake 35 to 38 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling appears set. There should be no unbaked jiggly filling in the center.
- Cool completely before cutting.
The Domestic Rebel says
May 9, 2014 at 12:51 pmI want all the bars!! Love that these are sweet and tangy from the sour cream. They’re so pretty, too!
Curry and Comfort says
May 9, 2014 at 5:14 amI am so excited for Georgia and her soon to be new family! These bars are perfectly pink. 🙂
BabyJune says
May 7, 2014 at 8:23 pmThose look amazing! I can imagine the lovely tart taste the sour cream would lend.
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:28 amThank you!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
May 7, 2014 at 7:24 pmAnna, you make a mean sour cream bar. Love the swirls of strawberry. Pinned!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:28 amThanks, Jennie!
Debbie says
May 7, 2014 at 1:58 pmOkay, so I am at work and not concentrating completely, but step 7? what is the topping? am I missing something? Can’t wait to try these. They look scrumptious!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:11 amHi Debbie! I just fix the instructions. Hope you will give these bars a try! Thank you!
Jessica_AKitchenAddiction says
May 7, 2014 at 12:29 pmLove the jam swirls!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:28 amThanks, Jessica!
Elizabeth Waterson says
May 7, 2014 at 11:32 amThese look like creamy dreamy perfection!! I would eat the whole pan, no doubt!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:28 amThank you, Elizabeth!
Steph says
May 7, 2014 at 7:28 amOh you definitely can’t go wrong with a strawberry swirl!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:29 amAgreed! Thanks, Steph!
Jeanette Chen says
May 6, 2014 at 8:21 pmWhat a pretty dessert – love the swirl! Also, like your idea of using Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:29 amThank you, Jeanette!
Jessica |Portuguese Girl Cooks says
May 6, 2014 at 8:15 pmThese are so pretty and delicious looking, Anna!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:29 amThank you, Jessica!!
Kate@Diethood says
May 6, 2014 at 5:22 pmGurrrrl, they look amaaaaze! Those bars and I would get along really, really well!! Congrats to Georgia!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:29 amThanks, Kate!!
Annie Miller says
May 6, 2014 at 3:22 pmOh, yes … indeed!!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:29 am🙂 Thank you, Annie!
Liz Della Croce says
May 6, 2014 at 2:59 pmI am drooling over these!!! You have me so excited for strawberry season!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:29 amThanks, Liz!
Georgia The Comfort of Cooking says
May 6, 2014 at 12:07 pmTalk about a huge surprise! This virtual shower and all the beautiful treats are amazing, and I’m SO happy that you are a part of it, Anna! ♥ It means so much to me! Thank you, thank you for sharing these gorgeous strawberry dessert bars – right up my berry-craving alley! I can’t wait to make them.
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 6, 2014 at 12:31 pmI am honored to be a part of this baby shower for you, sweet friend!! Wish we could all meet in real life and enjoy these treats! XOXO
Auntiepatch says
May 6, 2014 at 12:03 pmSo, ummm…..is the topping the same as the crust? If so, how much do I set aside for the topping? Looks glorious!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 6, 2014 at 12:30 pmI just fixed the wording in the recipe. Thank you!
the wicked noodle says
May 6, 2014 at 12:00 pmWhat a delicious baby shower! Love your contribution – looks perfect!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 6, 2014 at 12:31 pmThank you! It’s one of my favorites!
Tutti Dolci says
May 6, 2014 at 11:05 amSuch pretty bars, love the strawberry swirl!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 6, 2014 at 12:31 pmThanks, Laura!
marie @ little kitchie says
May 6, 2014 at 10:49 amYummmm that swirl! Beauty!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 6, 2014 at 12:31 pmThanks, Marie!!
realfoodbydad says
May 6, 2014 at 10:27 amSo great and perfect for summer! Love the strawberries. Thanks!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 6, 2014 at 12:31 pmThanks, Matt!
grandbabycakes says
May 6, 2014 at 9:59 amThese are beautiful bars! So gorgeous and perfect for the party.
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 6, 2014 at 12:32 pmThank you, Jocelyn!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
May 6, 2014 at 9:44 amMmmm, that jammy swirl is calling my name!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 6, 2014 at 12:32 pmThanks, Stephanie!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
May 6, 2014 at 9:27 amThese bars look and sound delectable! And your homemade jam wow!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 6, 2014 at 12:32 pmYou have to try the jam, Shashi! It’s so so good! Thank you!
Chelsea@ chelseasmessyapron says
May 6, 2014 at 9:05 amYum!! I love sour cream in dessert bars there is so much flavor. Love that you chose strawberries too 🙂 And congrats to Georgia! Pinned!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 6, 2014 at 12:32 pmThank you, Chelsea!
Julia says
May 6, 2014 at 8:09 amUgggggh So GOOD! These swirly squares of loving and making my mouth water! Thanks for bringing your tasty treat along to Georgia’s baby shower, and very nice to meet ya!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:30 amThanks, Julia!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
May 6, 2014 at 6:53 amBerry swirl cheesecake anything is a favorite of mine! I’ve never tried it with sour cream. I need to get on that! I normally go with the Greek yogurt option but I bet sour cream is even better. 🙂 These bars really do look glorious. If I were you, I would have hopped in bed with a spoon and a movie and gone to town. 😉 Thanks so much for participating!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 8, 2014 at 11:30 amThank you for hosting this wonderful event, Erin!