Description
Soft, buttery crust layered with jammy, fresh strawberries make these strawberry bars a perfect weeknight or potluck dessert. Quick to make and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp sea salt
2 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
2 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Mix butter, sugars, and vanilla until creamy.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir to form crumbly dough.
Press ⅔ of dough into pan base; reserve the rest for topping.
Toss strawberries with cornstarch and lemon juice.
Spread strawberries over dough base, then crumble remaining dough on top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use fully dried fresh berries to reduce sogginess.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry bars, easy strawberry dessert, quick fruit dessert, berry crumble bars