Delight in the sweet, refreshing taste of summer with these delicious Strawberry Shortcake Bars. They are perfect for picnics, gatherings, or just a simple dessert at home. With layers of buttery shortcake, fresh strawberries, and a light whipped cream topping, these dessert bars are not only easy to make but also irresistible.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow the shortcake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to macerate.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
Once the shortcake is completely cool, spread the whipped cream evenly over the top and layer the macerated strawberries over the cream.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Once set, lift the dessert out of the pan and cut into squares.
