The Perfect Creamy Dessert Bar
The Perfect Creamy Dessert Bar is the best way to enjoy the sweetness of summer. Made with creamy yogurt and sour cream and a touch of lemon and vanilla, these dessert bars are just what you need to beat the heat. The real reason we love them so much is that they almost taste like ice cream bars when you keep them cooling in the fridge until you're ready to eat them! Make these delicious and easy dessert bars any time you're craving something cool, comforting and creamy.
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 stick butter (room temp/slight melted)
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the filling:
- 4 egg whites
- 2 cup regular or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup strawberry yogurt
- 1 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoon all-purpose flour (heaping)
- 1 orange zest
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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For the dough: Mix all ingredients just until combined. Do not over mix. Divide in half.
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Spread half on the bottom of your baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F in a preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes. Cool slightly.
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For the filling: Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks are formed.
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In a large bowl, mix yogurt with sour cream, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and flour. Gently fold in egg whites.
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Pour filling on the baked dough. Take the other half of the dough and crumble it over the filling.
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Bake for about 30 more minutes until top is golden. Check with toothpick for whether the filling in the middle is cooked.
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Cool to room temperature and leave in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled.