Description
Strawberry Lemon Bars are the ultimate summer dessert, combining the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the zesty brightness of lemon. These bars feature a buttery crust, a luscious filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar that makes them as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for picnics or gatherings, they are sure to impress your family and friends with their vibrant colors and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt until crumbly. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Pour filling over the pre-baked crust and return to the oven for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg