Description
Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Bars are the perfect sweet treat that combines fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and a buttery crust. These easy-to-make bars are ideal for any spring celebration or sunny day. With vibrant colors and delightful flavors, they will impress your family and friends at brunches, picnics, or barbecues. Enjoy creating memories as you bake this crowd-pleasing dessert that is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the baking dish; bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, mix sliced strawberries with sugar; set aside to release juices.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form; fold in strawberries gently.
- Spread strawberry filling over the baked crust; top with remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg