Description
Strawberry Shortcake Streusel Bars are a delightful dessert that beautifully combines the sweet-tart flavor of fresh strawberries with a buttery, crumbly streusel topping. Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or a cozy treat at home, these bars are not only simple to make but also incredibly satisfying. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these delicious treats in no time. Serve them warm or chilled, and enjoy their fresh flavors that capture the essence of summer.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Fresh strawberries
- Lemon juice
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and hull the fresh strawberries, chop them into small pieces, and mix with granulated sugar and lemon juice; set aside to macerate.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve some for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into a greased 9×9 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Spread the strawberry filling over the baked base.
- Top with reserved streusel mixture, additional sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Bake for another 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg