Strawberry Bars

These Strawberry Bars feature a buttery, shortbread-style crust and crumb topping with a sweet strawberry filling in the center. Made with simple ingredients, they’re an easy dessert that’s perfect for spring, summer, or whenever you have fresh strawberries on hand.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Strawberry Bars

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 50

Cooling Time: 10

Total Time: 1 15

Servings:

Calories: 300kcal

Author: Karen

Ingredients

Strawberry Filling

▢ 16 oz fresh or frozen strawberries chopped
▢ 1 cup sugar
▢ 2 Tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg and mix until the dough comes together.
Press about 3 cups of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the remaining crumbs for the topping.
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until the berries are evenly coated.
Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the pressed crust.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the strawberry layer.
Bake for 50 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden. If the topping browns too quickly, tent with foil.
Cool completely before slicing into 16 bars.

Notes

Keep the butter cold to ensure the crust and topping have the perfect texture.
Be sure to press the dough base firmly into the baking pan in an even layer.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy chilled, at room temperature, or warmed up.

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