{"id":"eccde6c2-77e4-4fd4-8d90-2402db3e5f02","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/eccde6c2-77e4-4fd4-8d90-2402db3e5f02","source_url":"https://amindfullmom.com/strawberry-pie-bars/","title":"Strawberry Pie Bars","description":"Made with a buttery shortbread crust, creamy strawberry filling, and streusel topping, these Strawberry Bars are an easy, delicious dessert.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT60M","total_time":"PT70M","image_url":"https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Strawberry-Crumb-Bar-Recipe.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1½ cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"⅓ cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"dash table salt","item":"table salt","unit":"dash"},{"text":"½ cup unsalted butter (cubed and cold)","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"cubed and cold"},{"text":"½ cup full-fat sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)","item":"full-fat sour cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or plain Greek yogurt"},{"text":"¼ cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla","item":"vanilla","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 large egg (slightly beaten)","item":"large egg","quantity":1,"preparation":"slightly beaten"},{"text":"2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice","item":"fresh lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon lemon zest","item":"lemon zest","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and diced)","item":"fresh strawberries","quantity":4,"unit":"cup","preparation":"hulled and diced"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease an 8x8 baking dish or line it with parchment paper and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"For the Shortbread Base and Crumble: In a food processor fitted with an s-blade, combine 1½ cup all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, dash table salt, and cubed butter.  Pulse together until pastry dough is crumbly and butter is evenly distributed. Remove ½ cup mixture for the crumble topping."},{"number":3,"text":"Press the remaining shortbread mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"While crust is baking, combine ½ cup full-fat sour cream, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice together. Gently fold in diced strawberries."},{"number":5,"text":"When the crust comes out of the oven, pour the strawberry batter over the crust and sprinkle the reserved ½ cup crust batter over the berry mixture evenly."},{"number":6,"text":"Return to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until pie bars are set and crumble over top is slightly browned."},{"number":7,"text":"Allow the bars to cool for at least an hour at room temperature, then cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before slicing into bars."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T11:00:27.760909+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T11:00:27.760909+00:00"}