Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars
These Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful dessert featuring a rich buttery crust topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar adds sweetness
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar for moisture
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted adds richness
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for flavor
- a pinch none of salt (optional) balances sweetness
For the filling
- 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries for juiciness
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sweetness
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for thickening
For the topping
- ½ cup powdered sugar for sweetness
- 1 tablespoon light or heavy whipping cream for creaminess
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract for flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven and grease and line your baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add melted butter and vanilla extract; mix until crumbly.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking pan.
- Bake the crust until golden brown and firm around edges.
- Chop strawberries and combine with granulated sugar and flour in a separate bowl.
- After baking, sprinkle strawberries evenly over the cooled crust.
- Return to oven, bake until strawberries are soft and crust is set.
- Allow bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Lift bars using parchment overhang, cut into squares.
- Whip powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla; drizzle over bars before serving.
Notes
These bars can be stored at room temperature for a couple of days or in the fridge for longer. Best served cool for clean cuts.