Strawberry Crumb Bars
Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with these delightful Strawberry Crumb Bars! Bursting with sweet, juicy strawberries and topped with a buttery crumble, these bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a picnic, potluck, or just a sweet treat at home. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious dessert ready to impress family and friends. Each bite offers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Plus, they’re easy to make ahead of time and store for later enjoyment!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup very cold butter (8 tablespoons)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the white sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
- In another bowl, combine the beaten egg and vanilla; mix into the crumb mixture until just combined.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, toss chopped strawberries with sugar and cornstarch; spoon over the crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top of strawberries.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg