Strawberry Pie Bars
Indulge in our delightful Strawberry Pie Bars, a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors. These bars feature a buttery shortbread crust that beautifully complements the freshness of ripe strawberries. Whether for summer picnics, cozy family gatherings, or a simple afternoon treat, these easy-to-make dessert squares will have everyone coming back for more. With their vibrant flavor and inviting texture, they are not just a dessert but an experience to be savored.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3 eggs (slightly beaten)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries (halved)
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest on low speed until mixed.
- Add the cold butter and mix until pea-sized pieces form.
- Incorporate the slightly beaten eggs until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared baking dish as the base.
- In a bowl, mix strawberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and sugar until combined; pour over the crust.
- Crumble remaining dough over the strawberry filling evenly.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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