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Strawberry Pie Bars

Strawberry pie bars are a delightful dessert that captures the essence of homemade comfort food. They blend the classic flavors of a traditional strawberry pie with the convenience of a bar, making them perfect for parties, picnics, or just a sweet treat at home. With a buttery crust, a luscious strawberry filling, and a crumbly topping, these bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and produces a dessert that tastes as good as it looks.

Ingredients

For the Crust and Crumble Topping:

 

    • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour

    • ½ cup granulated sugar

    • ¼ teaspoon salt

 

For the Creamy Filling:

 

    • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

    • ¼ cup granulated sugar

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • 1 large egg

 

For the Strawberry Layer:

 

    • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

 

 

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, flour, sugar, and salt until crumbly. Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer. Set aside the remaining one-third for the crumb topping.

Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling

In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.

Step 3: Prepare the Strawberry Layer

In another bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir until the strawberries are well coated, then spread them evenly over the cream cheese layer.

Step 4: Add the Crumble Topping

Take the reserved crust mixture and sprinkle it over the strawberry layer. This will create a crumbly, buttery topping that adds texture and crunch.

Step 5: Bake and Cool

Bake the bars for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the strawberries are bubbling.

Let the bars cool completely before slicing—this helps them set properly and makes for cleaner cuts.

Notes

These strawberry pie bars are delicious on their own, but if you want to take them to the next level, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

  • Author: niold.com