These Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful twist on the classic strawberry shortcake dessert. Perfect for summer gatherings, this easy summer dessert combines fresh strawberries with a buttery shortbread crust and creamy filling.
This strawberry bar recipe is simple to prepare and yields fruity dessert squares that are sure to impress. The combination of flavors and textures makes these creamy dessert squares a favorite for warm days.
Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Bars
These strawberry shortcake bars feature a buttery shortbread base topped with a luscious cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and chill, serving 12 bars.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter. Mix until crumbly. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the mixture thickens and is fluffy.
- Assemble the Bars: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled crust. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Chill: Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to set.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
