Berry Bars

Blog post #180 of 365

This one can be a little drier than I like but it is yummy.

You'll need:

9x13 pan greased
2 mixing bowls
Pastry cutter

For the topping & crust
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups butter chilled (You're going to have to cut it in so soft butter will not do. FYI 1/2= 1 stick.)

For the filling
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup flour
pinch of salt
zest of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 16 ounce packages frozen berries thawed and drained

What you'll do:
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and prepping your baking pan

Making the crust and topping.
Mix Flour sugar and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter. (Can also be done with a food processor.) Mixture will be crumbly. set aside 1 1/2 cups of mixture. Press the remaining mixture in the bottom of your baking dish. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove and let cool for  about 10 minutes.

Making the filling.
Whisk eggs in a large bowl, mix in sugar, sour cream, flour, salt, lemon zest, and almond extract. Gently fold in berries. Spoon the mixture over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the filling. Bake 45 to 50 minutes. Cool for about an hour before serving. Cunt into bars or scoop cobbler style.