Description
Delight in these luscious Strawberry Pie Bars featuring a buttery crumb crust and topping, filled with a creamy strawberry custard. Perfectly sweet and luscious, these bars are an easy-to-make dessert ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust and Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 sticks chilled butter, cubed (3/4 cup)
Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups fresh diced strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 7×11 inch (2 quart) glass baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make Crust Mixture: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, a pinch of salt, and the chilled cubed butter. Use a dough blender or pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Form Crust Base: Reserve 3/4 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping. Evenly press the remaining dough mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 15 minutes until it is lightly set. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly while preparing the filling.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup flour, and a pinch of salt until smooth and combined.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in 3 cups of fresh diced strawberries, ensuring they are evenly coated without breaking them up too much.
- Assemble and Top: Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the partially baked crust. Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping evenly over the filling to cover it.
- Bake Bars: Return the dish to the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool in the pan for at least one hour to fully set before cutting into squares and serving. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor; frozen strawberries may release too much liquid.
- Allow bars to cool completely to ensure clean cuts and proper set.
- Store leftover bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For an extra touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly tangier flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 2x2 inch piece)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry pie bars, strawberry dessert, crumb bars, fruit bars, summer dessert, easy strawberry recipe
