Description
Strawberry Lemonade Bars are a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances tangy and sweet flavors, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. With a buttery crust supporting a vibrant filling of fresh lemon juice and strawberries, these bars are not only delicious but also visually stunning when topped with powdered sugar. They’re perfect for summer picnics, birthday parties, or as a light dessert at home. Easy to prepare and family-friendly, these bars appeal to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour (plus extra for filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2–3 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups sugar (for filling)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt to form a crumbly dough. Press into prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes until golden.
- For the filling: Blend lemon juice, zest, strawberries, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and blend again. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Pour filling over hot crust and bake for an additional 22-25 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg