Description
Strawberry Pie Bars combine fresh, juicy strawberries with a buttery, crumbly crust and a hint of zesty lemon, creating a sweet and tart dessert perfect for any occasion, from picnics to family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, salt, and lemon zest on low speed until blended.
- Add cold butter cubes; mix on low until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
- Add beaten eggs and mix until batter is crumbly and just combined.
- Press two-thirds of the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix strawberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and 3/4 cup sugar until coated.
- Pour strawberry mixture over the crust layer in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining crust mixture evenly over the strawberry layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until crust is golden and strawberries are bubbling.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour blend and xanthan gum for gluten-free version.
- Substitute vegan butter and flax eggs for dairy-free option.
- Use coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener to lower sugar content.
- Add sliced almonds or cinnamon to crust for extra flavor.
- Try raspberries or blackberries for fruit variations.
- Ensure the bars are fully cooled before cutting to keep filling set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Strawberry pie bars, summer dessert, crumbly crust dessert, fresh strawberry bars, easy baked bars