Strawberry Lemonade Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

These Strawberry Lemonade Bars are a refreshing dessert perfect for warm weather. With a tangy lemon filling and a sweet strawberry layer, they offer a delightful balance of flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

This recipe is straightforward and combines simple ingredients to create a delicious treat. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a light dessert, these bars are sure to impress.

Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Bars

This dessert features a buttery shortbread crust topped with a zesty lemon filling and a vibrant strawberry layer. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 12 bars.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh strawberries pureed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until smooth. Stir in the pureed strawberries and cornstarch until well combined.
Bake the Bars: Pour the filling over the baked crust. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired, cut into squares, and serve.