Description
Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful summer treat that combines a buttery crust with sweet, juicy strawberries and a light whipped cream topping. Perfect for picnics and family gatherings, these bars are easy to make and impossible to resist. Each bite is a burst of flavor that brings sunshine to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup whipped cream (homemade preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and mix until the texture resembles fine crumbs.
- Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the greased pan to form an even crust layer.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown; let cool.
- Toss chopped strawberries with sugar in a bowl; let sit to release juices.
- Once the crust is cooled, layer the strawberries on top and spread whipped cream generously over them.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg