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Strawberry Pie Bars Recipe

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Strawberry Pie Bars offer a delightful blend of a buttery crumb crust and topping with a creamy, tangy strawberry filling. Perfect for a sweet treat, these bars balance fresh strawberries with a rich custard-like filling, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for serving at gatherings or enjoying as a homemade dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

Crust and Topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups 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

  1. Prepare Crust and Topping: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 7×11 inch (2 quart) glass baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Crust Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and chilled cubed butter. Use a dough blender or pastry cutter to mix until the mixture reaches a crumbly consistency resembling coarse sand.
  3. Divide Crust Mixture: Reserve 3/4 cup of the crumbly mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.
  4. Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly while preparing the filling.
  5. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, flour, and a pinch of salt; whisk until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
  6. Add Strawberries: Gently fold the fresh diced strawberries into the filling mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  7. Assemble Bars: Spoon the strawberry filling evenly over the baked crust in the baking dish. Then, sprinkle the reserved crumb topping evenly over the filling layer to cover it.
  8. Bake Bars: Bake in the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping turns lightly golden brown and the filling is set (not jiggly).
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely for about one hour. Once cooled, cut into 12 bars and serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the butter is cold to achieve the desired crumbly texture for the crust and topping.
  • Letting the bars cool completely is important to allow the filling to set properly before cutting.
  • You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly tangier taste.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/strawberry-pie-bars-recipe/