Strawberry Pie Bars
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/eccde6c2-77e4-4fd4-8d90-2402db3e5f02
Original source: https://amindfullmom.com/strawberry-pie-bars/
Recipe image: https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Strawberry-Crumb-Bar-Recipe.jpg

Made with a buttery shortbread crust, creamy strawberry filling, and streusel topping, these Strawberry Bars are an easy, delicious dessert.
Yield: 16
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT60M
Total time: PT70M

Ingredients
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- dash table salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cubed and cold)
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg (slightly beaten)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and diced)

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease an 8x8 baking dish or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
2. 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.
3. Press the remaining shortbread mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Return to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until pie bars are set and crumble over top is slightly browned.
7. 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.