Description
Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of summer with these Strawberry Shortcake Bars. With a buttery, crumbly crust topped with juicy strawberries and fluffy whipped cream, each bite is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these bars are ideal for picnics, barbecues, or cozy evenings at home. Bring joy to your gatherings with this delightful dessert that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly.
- Toss chopped strawberries with sugar in a bowl and let sit for juices to form.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Layer strawberries over the cooled crust, then spread whipped cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg