Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Bars, where layers of fresh strawberries and creamy whipped topping rest atop a buttery golden crust. Perfect for any joyful occasion, these bars not only evoke fond memories of family gatherings but also promise to be the star of your dessert table. Easy to make ahead, they are sure to bring smiles to every face and warmth to every heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Gradually mix in flour and baking powder until fully combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, wash and slice fresh strawberries, tossing them with a bit of sugar.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar gradually until light and fluffy.
- Once cooled, layer sliced strawberries over the baked crust, top generously with whipped cream, and slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg