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Strawberry Shortcake Bars Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Delightful strawberry shortcake bars featuring layers of buttery shortbread, creamy filling, and juicy strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • ½ cup sugar for filling
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Creamy Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Method
 

Prepare the Shortbread Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix butter, sugar, flour, and salt until crumbly.
  3. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
Make the Strawberry Filling
  1. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
  2. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Let it cool before spreading over the baked crust.
Prepare the Creamy Layer
  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
Assemble the Bars
  1. Spread the creamy layer over the strawberry filling.
  2. Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Notes

For variations, consider using coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan option, or substitute almond or oat flour for a gluten-free crust.