Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars with Buttery Crust
Delight in these Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars that are a celebration of summer’s sweetest fruit, wrapped in a delectably buttery crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish to ensure your bars come out easily.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter to the dry mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
- Once the crust has cooled, spread the whipped cream over the surface and arrange the sliced strawberries on top.
- Cut into small bars and serve immediately.
Notes
Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. These bars can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg