Strawberry Shortcake Bars Recipe | Easy Strawberry Bars
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g
Ingredients
For The Base
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For The Filling
- 2 cups Strawberries sliced
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
Crumb Topping
- 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Shortbread Crust. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Add the flour and mix until a crumbly dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Make the Strawberry Filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the strawberries become soft (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly before spreading over the shortbread crust.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly and sand-like in texture. Sprinkle evenly over the strawberry filling.
- Bake to Perfection. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let the bars cool completely before slicing for clean cuts and best texture.
- Garnish and Serve. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving for an extra-special touch.