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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Bars Recipe for Perfect Summer Treats

Indulge in these Strawberry Shortcake Bars, a delightful dessert combining buttery crust, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream for a perfect summer treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter cold
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries ripe
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, 0.5 cups granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, combine fresh strawberries, 0.25 cups granulated sugar, and cornstarch.
  2. Spread the strawberry mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
  3. Crumble the remaining flour mixture on top of the strawberries.
Baking
  1. Bake until golden brown.
  2. In another bowl, whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  3. Serve bars with whipped cream on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to swap strawberries for other berries or add lemon zest for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat for a warm treat.

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