Strawberry Pie Bars Recipe
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries in these delectable Strawberry Pie Bars. A buttery crust, sweet strawberry filling, and crumbly topping make these bars a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 3 cups flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large lemon zest
- ½ cup unsalted butter, (cold and cut into cubes)
- 3 eggs, (slightly beaten)
For the Filling:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, (cut in half)
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Mix the crust: In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Mix on low speed until combined.
- Add butter: Incorporate the cold, cubed butter until pea-sized pieces form.
- Combine eggs: Mix in the beaten eggs until a crumbly dough forms.
- Prepare the base: Press ⅔ of the dough into the bottom of the dish to form the crust.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix strawberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and sugar.
- Layer the filling: Spread the strawberry mixture over the crust.
- Add the topping: Crumble the remaining dough over the strawberry layer.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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