Ultimate Strawberry Pie Bars
Delightful Strawberry Pie Bars with a buttery crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the softened unsalted butter and mix until coarse crumbs form.
- Form the crust: Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Pre-bake the crust: Bake for about 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Prepare the filling: Combine strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla in a bowl and toss gently.
- Add the egg: Stir the egg into the strawberry mixture until just combined.
- Combine and pour: Pour the strawberry filling over the crust evenly.
- Bake it all together: Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and bubbly.
- Cool and cut: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Best served chilled or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar for added flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry pie bars, summer dessert, baking recipes