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Blackberry Pie Bars

Blackberry pie bars are a great way to get all the delicious flavor of blackberry pie without the fuss of baking a pie! A buttery shortbread base, a creamy berry center and a streusel top.

Course Bar Cookies
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 315kcal
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 cups butter chilled

Fruit Filling

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • pinch salt
  • 4 cups blackberries, defrosted and drained or fresh!

Instructions

For the crust and topping:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan
  • Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade
  • Process until fully combined
  • Cut the butter into 1/2 inch cubes
  • Add the butter to the flour mixture and process until the butter is evenly distributed, but the mixture is still crumbly
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture for the topping
  • Press the remaining crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan
  • Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes or until it is golden brown
  • Cool for at least 10 minutes

To make the filling:

  • Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl, then add the sour cream, flour and salt.  Gently fold in the blackberries
  • Spoon the mixture evenly over the crust
  • Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned
  • Cool for at least 1 hour before cutting

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Notes

This recipe is fabulous with fresh blackberries but fresh or frozen blackberries, blueberries or raspberries are delicious too.  Really, these pie bars would be good with any berry or a combo of berries you want to try! I just don't recommend strawberries as they have more water in them and get really mushy.
  1. These blackberry pie bars are delicious served warm, room temperature or cold.
  2. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to them for an amazing dessert.
  3. These bars also make the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. Make them for a potluck, BBQ or any family gathering.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg