Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Shortcake Streusel Bars, a perfect treat that embodies the essence of warm weather and fresh strawberries. This easy-to-make dessert features a buttery shortbread-streusel base layered with sweet and juicy strawberries, creating a portable and satisfying snack ideal for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, enjoying a family gathering, or simply treating yourself, these bars offer a burst of fresh, seasonal flavor that is sure to please. With a quick preparation time and customizable toppings, you can make these bars your own while delighting everyone with their vibrant taste.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Fresh strawberries
- Lemon juice
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish.
- For the strawberry filling, wash and slice fresh strawberries. Mix with granulated sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the base.
- For the streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix in cold butter until crumbly; sprinkle over strawberries.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg