Description
Delight your taste buds with these Strawberry Shortcake Bars, a perfect blend of sweet strawberries, creamy layers, and a buttery crust. This easy-to-make dessert captures the essence of traditional strawberry shortcake in a convenient bar format, making it ideal for gatherings or a delicious afternoon snack. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, these bars are sure to impress everyone at your next summer barbecue or family gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan as the base layer.
- Distribute sliced strawberries over the batter evenly, then carefully spread remaining batter on top without disturbing the fruit too much.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown; cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg