Description
Delicious and tender strawberry shortcake bars that are a family favorite, perfect for gatherings and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, and softened butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Toss gently to coat.
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the baked crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes or until the strawberries are bubbly.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
These bars are best served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or alongside a scoop of vanilla gelato.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg