Description
Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful summer treat that combines a buttery crumb base, fresh strawberries, and a luscious whipped cream topping. Perfect for picnics and gatherings, these bars are easy to make and incredibly satisfying. With each bite, you’ll experience the sweet flavor of ripe strawberries complemented by creamy goodness. This dessert is not just a dish; it’s an experience that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (chilled, cubed)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture and press the rest into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer sliced strawberries over the base and sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly at the edges.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form; serve on top of each bar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg