Ingredients
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The key to this dish lies in selecting fresh, quality ingredients that sing together in harmony. As someone who learned to turn pantry staples into magic, I assure you, each element here is chosen for its role in creating that perfect bite.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with the heavy cream and lemon juice until well coated.
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the strawberries, leaving some gaps for the berries to peek through.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the strawberries are bubbly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares and dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Cream Bars, recipe, cooking, food
