Description
These Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Bars are soft, buttery, and layered with sweet fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream. This easy make-ahead dessert is perfect for spring gatherings, summer parties, or anytime you crave a fresh strawberry treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add egg and vanilla and form dough.
- Press into pan and bake 20–25 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Mix strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Spread cream over crust.
- Add strawberries on top.
- Chill 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Chill well before slicing. Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg