Description
Delectable strawberry pie bars blend sweet, crumbly crust with luscious fruit filling for a delightful dessert experience. Summer’s freshest berries shine in this simple, irresistible treat that delivers pure joy on your plate.
Ingredients
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Pie Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Filling:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
- Create the pie base by combining flour and sugar in a mixing bowl, then cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk the egg and vanilla extract together, then fold into the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, creating a uniform bottom layer.
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into uniform pieces.
- In a separate bowl, gently toss the strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the strawberry mixture carefully and evenly over the pie base.
- Prepare the crumble topping by mixing powdered sugar, flour, softened butter, and cinnamon until it creates a crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping generously and evenly over the strawberry layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan for at least 2 hours.
- Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out, slice into squares, and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Chill the butter beforehand to ensure a flaky, tender crust that crumbles perfectly in your mouth.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries at peak season for the most intense, sweet flavor and vibrant color.
- Adjust cornstarch quantity based on strawberry ripeness to prevent excess liquid in the filling.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg