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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Delightful Strawberry Shortcake Bars for Summer Bliss

Enjoy these Strawberry Shortcake Bars that unite friends and family at any gathering with sweet strawberries and buttery shortcake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortcake Base
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar reduce slightly for less sweet
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries or frozen, drained well
  • 0.25 cups Powdered Sugar optional for less sugary
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Reserved Crumb Mixture

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Whisk
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 cups of granulated sugar. Add 0.5 cups of softened unsalted butter, blending until resembling coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until light golden. The aroma will fill your kitchen.
  4. Meanwhile, wash and hull 2 cups of strawberries, chop them, and mix with a small amount of sugar and a tablespoon of flour.
  5. Spread the strawberry mixture on the cooled crust, then sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.
  6. Bake for another 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Cool completely in the pan. Whisk 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and a splash of vanilla to create a glaze. Drizzle over the bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor. Mix just until combined for light, fluffy bars.

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