Description
Soft buttery strawberry shortcake bars layered with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries. These chilled dessert bars are bright, creamy, and perfect for spring gatherings, summer parties, or an easy homemade sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, then stir until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until lightly golden and fully set.
- Allow the shortcake layer to cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until fluffy peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cooled cake layer.
- Top with sliced strawberries in an even layer.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Chill the bars before slicing for cleaner layers.
- Pat strawberries dry if they release too much juice.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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