Strawberry Pie Bars Recipe
Delicious and refreshing Strawberry Pie Bars featuring a buttery crumb crust, a sweet and tangy fresh strawberry filling, and a golden crumble topping. Perfectly baked and easy to slice for a delightful dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust and Topping
- 3 cups flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large lemon zest
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
Strawberry Filling
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to easily lift out the bars after baking.
- Make Crust Dough: In a stand mixer, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and lemon zest on low speed until blended. Add the cold cubed butter and mix until pea-sized crumbs form. Then add the beaten eggs and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press Dough into Pan: Press two-thirds of the crumbly dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Set aside the remaining dough for the topping.
- Prepare Strawberry Filling: In a large bowl, mix the halved strawberries with lemon juice, cornstarch, and sugar until well combined.
- Assemble Bars: Pour the strawberry filling evenly over the crust. Then sprinkle the remaining dough crumbs over the strawberry layer to create a crumble topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the bars cool completely before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use cold butter to achieve a crumbly texture in the crust and topping.
- Allow the bars to cool completely to set the strawberry filling before slicing.
- Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor; frozen strawberries may make the filling watery.
- You can add a little extra lemon zest for a brighter flavor if desired.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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