Fresh Fruit Fiesta Bars
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with these Fresh Fruit Fiesta Bars—a delightful dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Featuring a buttery, golden shortbread crust topped with a creamy Greek yogurt and honey layer, these bars are crowned with an eye-catching array of fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, kiwis, and mango. The recipe takes just 25 minutes of prep time, making it perfect for entertaining or a quick summer treat. A hint of lemon zest adds a refreshing zing, while a dusting of powdered sugar provides the perfect finishing touch. Serve these bars chilled for a light yet indulgent dessert that will brighten any table. Perfect for showcasing seasonal fruit, these no-fuss bars are as versatile as they are stunning!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 cups Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruits (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, kiwis, mango, raspberries)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal after baking.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Prick the crust lightly with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
While the crust cools, prepare the creamy yogurt topping. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
Once the crust is fully cooled, spread the yogurt mixture evenly over the crust, creating an even layer.
Prepare the fresh fruit by washing, hulling, peeling, or slicing as needed. Arrange the fruits decoratively over the yogurt layer. Feel free to get creative with patterns or designs!
For an optional finishing touch, lightly sift powdered sugar over the fruit for a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. Cut into bars and serve chilled. Enjoy your Fresh Fruit Fiesta Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.3 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 260 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 733 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 348.9 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 688 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
