Strawberry Pie Bars
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Strawberry Pie Bars, where fresh strawberries meet a buttery shortbread crust. This irresistible dessert is perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home. Each bite is bursting with flavor, making it a must-try for berry lovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3 large eggs (slightly beaten)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries (halved)
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, and lemon zest on low speed.
- Add cold butter and mix until pea-sized pieces form.
- Incorporate beaten eggs until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press ⅔ of the dough into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a bowl, mix strawberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and sugar until combined.
- Pour strawberry mixture over the crust; spread evenly.
- Crumble remaining dough over the top.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
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