Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Lemonade Bars, a perfect blend of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon that captures the essence of summer in every bite. These bars feature a buttery crust topped with a smooth, tangy filling, making them an irresistible dessert for picnics, family gatherings, or a refreshing end to dinner. With vibrant colors and a balance of flavors, they are sure to impress your guests while being easy enough for beginner bakers to conquer. Enjoy them chilled with fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat that brightens any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour and salt; mix into a crumbly dough.
- Press dough into the pan and bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, blend lemon juice, lemon zest, strawberries, and sugar until smooth. Blend in eggs, then add flour and baking powder until combined.
- Pour filling over the hot crust and bake for another 22–25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before slicing and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg