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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Bars to Brighten Your Day

These Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, perfect for summer gatherings and easy to share.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar can be substituted with brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter or unsalted butter with a pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract or almond extract
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Chopped Fresh Strawberries or thawed frozen strawberries
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar or erythritol for a lower-calorie option
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or milk/dairy-free options

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Shortcake Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
  3. Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  4. Chop fresh strawberries and toss with granulated sugar and flour. Allow to macerate for 10 minutes.
  5. Layer the macerated strawberries over the warm crust evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the strawberries. Bake for 30-35 minutes until topping is set.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang, drizzle with glaze, slice into 12 squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bars are perfect for any summer gathering and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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