Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty delight of Strawberry Lemonade Bars, a perfect summer treat that combines a buttery crust with a tangy-sweet filling made from fresh strawberries and lemon juice. These bars are not only visually stunning with their vibrant colors, but they also pack a refreshing punch that will impress at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, barbecue, or simply craving a sweet snack, these bars are sure to brighten your day and please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2–3 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Beat together butter and sugar until fluffy; add flour and salt to form a crumbly dough. Press into the pan and bake for about 15 minutes.
- For the filling: Blend lemon juice, zest, strawberries, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and blend again; mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Pour filling over hot crust and bake for an additional 22–25 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg