Description
Indulge in the essence of summer with these Strawberry Shortcake Bars! Bursting with juicy strawberries and topped with fluffy whipped cream, these bars offer a portable twist on the classic dessert. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, they are sure to impress and create lasting memories. With an easy preparation process and vibrant flavors, every bite transports you to berry paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Cut in softened butter until crumbly. In another bowl, whisk egg and vanilla; add to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Toss chopped strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar and let sit.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Once the base is cool, layer with strawberries and top generously with whipped cream. Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg