Description
Indulge in the taste of summer with these Strawberry Lemonade Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. These delightful treats feature a buttery crust topped with a luscious filling made from freshly squeezed lemon juice and ripe strawberries. Ideal for picnics, parties, or simply as a refreshing dessert at home, they offer a burst of flavor in every bite. With their vibrant appearance and elegant dusting of powdered sugar, these bars are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2–3 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups sugar (for filling)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup flour (for filling)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour and salt, mixing until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling, blend lemon juice, zest, strawberries, and sugar until smooth. Incorporate eggs, then mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for an additional 22–25 minutes until set and golden.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing; 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: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg