Strawberry Shortcake Bars
These Strawberry Shortcake Bars capture the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake in a convenient bar format, featuring a buttery crust, macerated strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
¾ cup Granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted butter, cold & cubed
2 Large eggs
¼ cup Whole milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
4 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled & sliced
¼ cup Granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 cups Heavy whipping cream, cold
¼ cup Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until resembling coarse crumbs
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined
- Press half of the dough into the pan for the shortcake base
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golde
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10-15 minutes
- Spread macerated strawberries over the cooled crust
- Crumble the remaining dough over the strawberries, then bake for another 30-35 minutes until golde
- Cool completely before slicing
- Beat whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form
- Spread whipped cream over the cooled bars and serve
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature where specified for best results.
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