Description
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Pie Bars that boast a buttery crust, sweet strawberry filling, and optional glaze. Perfect for a summer dessert or anytime treat!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
For the Filling:
1 1/2 cups strawberry preserves or jam, 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (diced).
For the Optional Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: Add the flour and salt, and mix until a soft dough forms. Reserve 1 cup of dough for the topping.
- Prepare crust: Press the remaining dough into the pan, spread strawberry preserves, top with diced strawberries, and crumble reserved dough on top.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool.
- Make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk, then drizzle over bars before slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute strawberry jam with raspberry or blueberry.
- For a tangier flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
