Description
These Strawberry Lemonade Bars are a bright, easy-to-make summer dessert that blends fresh strawberry puree with tangy lemon juice and zest atop a buttery shortbread crust. The result is a vibrant, sweet‑tart bar perfect for picnics, brunches, or a quick snack. With simple ingredients and a straightforward method, you’ll have a crowd‑pleasing treat ready in under an hour, making it an ideal recipe for warm weather gatherings. Serve them chilled and enjoy burst of summer flavors with each bite!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all‑purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt; press into 8×8 pan.
- Bake crust 15 minutes, cool slightly.
- Whisk 1 cup sugar with eggs, add lemon juice, zest, and strawberry puree.
- Pour topping over crust, bake 20‑25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, slice and serve.
Notes
- For a firmer texture
- refrigerate the bars for 1 hour before slicing. Substitute gluten‑free flour for a gluten‑free version. Add a drizzle of melted white chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 250g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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