Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with these Strawberry Lemonade Bars. Combining a buttery crust with a zesty filling made from fresh strawberries and lemon juice, this dessert strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, these bars not only impress with their vibrant flavors but also their beautiful presentation, dusted with powdered sugar. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups sugar (for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes until golden.
- While crust is baking, prepare the filling by blending lemon juice, lemon zest, strawberries, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and mix well; then blend in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour filling over hot crust and bake for an additional 22-25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before slicing and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg