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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Sweet and Simple Strawberry Shortcake Bars for Summer Bliss

These Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delicious summer treat, blending buttery crust with juicy strawberries and a silky glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened, or vegan butter
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries ripe and firm
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar sugar alternatives work
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure for best flavor
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Reserved Crumb Mixture
  • Optional Garnishes toasted coconut or melted chocolate

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and softened unsalted butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the mixture into the prepared pan to form an even layer.
  4. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Wash and hull the strawberries and chop them into bite-sized pieces, mixing them with sugar and flour.
  6. Spread the strawberry mixture over the baked crust and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.
  7. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the topping turns golden brown.
  8. Let the bars cool completely, then prepare the glaze using powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and cut into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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