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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Bars for Summer Bliss

These Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful summer dessert with buttery shortcake and juicy strawberries, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortcake Base
  • 1/2 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar can be substituted with a sugar alternative
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder essential leavening agent
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt enhances sweetness
Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries sliced
Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream or Cream Cheese optional, for extra creaminess

Equipment

  • 8X8-inch Baking Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Shortcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the beaten eggs and mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
Baking
  1. Spread the batter evenly into the lined baking pan.
  2. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Creating Filling
  1. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  2. Layer the sliced strawberries on top of the shortcake base.
Adding Topping
  1. Spread a layer of whipped cream or cream cheese over the strawberries.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to prevent tough bars.

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