Berries and Cream Bars – Sweet Easy Recipes for Summer
These Berries and Cream Bars are the perfect sweet easy recipe for summer, blending a soft vanilla base with a creamy topping and juicy fresh berries.
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Cream Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- For the cream layer: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Gently spread this mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Scatter the fresh mixed berries evenly over the cream layer.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.