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Strawberry Shortcake Streusel Bars

Strawberry Shortcake Streusel Bars for Sweet Summer Bliss

Delight in these Strawberry Shortcake Streusel Bars that capture summer flavors with fresh strawberries and a buttery streusel topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ½ cups Unsalted Butter chilled
  • ½ cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats or gluten-free oats
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 4 cups Fresh Strawberries or frozen, don't thaw
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar for filling
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Strawberry Jam or Preserves optional
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream dairy-free milk can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice for glaze

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • Whisk
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper, greasing it lightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the crust.
  3. Cut chilled butter into the dry mixture until coarse crumbs form, reserving some for topping.
  4. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan.
  5. Combine filling ingredients in a bowl and stir until strawberries are coated.
  6. Spread the strawberry filling over the crust, then top with the reserved crumb mixture.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and filling bubbles.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack for 2 to 3 hours before slicing.
  9. For glaze, whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled bars.
  10. Lift bars from the pan using parchment, slice and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is chilled for a flaky crust. Par-baking the crust is essential to prevent sogginess.

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