Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Strawberry Lemonade Bars, a perfect balance of sweet strawberries and zesty lemons. These easy-to-make treats feature a buttery crust topped with a creamy filling that’s sure to impress at summer gatherings or picnics. With their vibrant pink color and delightful flavor, these bars are a must-try dessert that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add flour and baking powder; combine until it resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust cools, whisk together lemon juice, eggs, sugar, and chopped strawberries until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg