Description
These Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Bars are a cozy, easy-to-make dessert featuring a tender shortcake base, juicy strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or a sweet treat anytime, each bar is a hug in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour; mix until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Spread strawberry jam over the cooled shortcake, then layer sliced strawberries.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form; spread over strawberry layer.
- Chill at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use ripe, fragrant strawberries for maximum flavor.
- Chill the mixing bowl for whipped cream to ensure it whips quickly and stays fluffy.
- The shortcake base can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg