Strawberry Lemonade Bars
Bright, tangy, and totally irresistible—these strawberry lemonade bars are the ultimate sweet and zesty treat!
Servings: 12 to 16 bars
Equipment
- Baking Dish 9 x 13-Inch
- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 7 Ounces unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ Cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ Cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- 1 Cup lemon juice
- 1 Cup strawberries chopped
- 1 Cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- ¼ Cup all-purpose flour
- ½ Teaspoon baking powder
To Garnish:
- powdered sugar optional
Instructions
Make the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the sugar and butter.
- Add the flour and vanilla and keep beating until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into a parchment paper lined 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
Make the Filling:
- In a food processor, combine the lemon juice, strawberries and sugar.
- Add the eggs, flour and baking powder. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust.
Bake the Bars:
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack and then cut into bars (12 to 16, depending on desired size)
- Dust with powdered sugar (if liked) and serve.
Notes
Soften the butter: Use room temperature butter for effortless creaming and a smooth crust texture. Don't use melted butter.
Sweetness your way: Adjust the sugar in the filling to suit your personal taste - less for tartness or more for sweetness in your finished bars.
Cool completely before slicing: Let the bars cool fully before cutting to ensure clean, even slices.
Get creative with fruits: Swap strawberries for other fruits like raspberries or blueberries to create exciting new flavors.
Serve your way: Enjoy these bars chilled for a refreshing treat or at room temperature for a softer texture.
Line your tray: Line it with parchment paper. Using a prepared pan will make removing your strawberry lemon blondies way easier.
Sweetness your way: Adjust the sugar in the filling to suit your personal taste - less for tartness or more for sweetness in your finished bars.
Cool completely before slicing: Let the bars cool fully before cutting to ensure clean, even slices.
Get creative with fruits: Swap strawberries for other fruits like raspberries or blueberries to create exciting new flavors.
Serve your way: Enjoy these bars chilled for a refreshing treat or at room temperature for a softer texture.
Line your tray: Line it with parchment paper. Using a prepared pan will make removing your strawberry lemon blondies way easier.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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