Description
Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines layers of buttery shortcake, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream. This irresistible treat is perfect for celebrating love and appreciation on Mother’s Day or any sunny afternoon. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends, making every bite a moment to cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in the egg until a sticky dough forms.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While cooling, toss sliced strawberries with sugar in a bowl to release juices.
- In another bowl, beat heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, layer remaining dough over strawberries and top with whipped cream. Slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg