Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Bars, combining ripe strawberries and fluffy cream in a simple yet impressive treat. Perfect for brunches, picnics, or family gatherings, these bars are visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Celebrate the special women in your life with this easy-to-make dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until just combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Serve bars topped with whipped cream and extra strawberry slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg