Strawberry Shortcake Bars
A quick and simple recipe for delicious Strawberry Shortcake Bars that combine fresh strawberries with a buttery crumbly base and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Reserved Crumb Mixture
- Optional Garnishes: Fresh mint, additional strawberry slices, or chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Combine flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.
- Reserve 1 cup of the mixture, then press the remaining mixture into the baking dish.
- Bake the base for 15 minutes until light golden.
- Prepare strawberries by hulling and slicing them, then tossing with powdered sugar.
- Whip the heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the bars by layering strawberries on the baked base, topping with whipped cream, and sprinkling reserved crumbs.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Serve chilled with garnishes for added flair and enjoy! Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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