Description
Luscious Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade Bars blend tropical sweetness with zesty citrus in a dreamy dessert. Summer gatherings come alive with these refreshing bars that satisfy sweet cravings and cool you down effortlessly.
Ingredients
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Fruit Layer:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
Crust Layer:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling Layer:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Topping:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Fresh pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until well combined and resembling wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan, creating a compact base layer.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden, then remove and let cool slightly.
- Combine chopped strawberries, diced pineapple, and pineapple juice in a small saucepan, simmer for 5-7 minutes until fruit softens and releases juices.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, flour, salt, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour the fruit mixture over the cooled crust, spreading evenly to create a colorful fruit layer.
- Carefully pour the lemon filling over the fruit layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for an additional 2 hours to firm up the bars.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh strawberry slices and pineapple chunks before serving.
- Cut into squares and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Customize the graham cracker crust by substituting with gluten-free crackers or crushed nuts for those with dietary restrictions.
- Control fruit sweetness by adjusting sugar levels or using fresh seasonal strawberries and pineapples for natural flavor intensity.
- Enhance texture and prevent soggy bottom by thoroughly draining fruit mixture and patting ingredients dry before layering.
- Prevent cracking in lemon filling by baking at consistent temperature and allowing gradual cooling to room temperature before refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg