Strawberry Pie Bars
Delightful Strawberry Pie Bars with a buttery crust and sweet strawberry filling that evoke nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add softened butter and mix until resembling coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Slice fresh strawberries and mix with strawberry jam in a separate bowl.
- Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Layer the strawberry mixture on top of the cream cheese.
- Bake again for 20-25 minutes until bubbling.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Serve with powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend. Frozen strawberries can be used, but ensure they’re thawed and drained.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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