Pretty in Pink Strawberry Streusel Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these gorgeous Pretty in Pink Strawberry Streusel Bars, a dessert that’s equal parts charming and delicious. Featuring a buttery golden crust, a luscious layer of fresh strawberry filling, and a crunchy oat-streusel topping, these bars strike the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and oats, alongside juicy strawberries and a hint of bright lemon juice, this recipe is a seasonal must for spring and summer. Ready in just about an hour, these bars are ideal for casual gatherings, brunch spreads, or a treat-yourself moment with a cup of tea. Bring a pop of pink joy to your table with this crowd-pleaser of a dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 3 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.33 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Quick oats
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust. Set the remaining third aside for the streusel topping.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped strawberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the strawberries soften, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the prepared crust in the baking pan.
To the reserved crumb mixture, add the brown sugar and quick oats. Mix well to create the streusel topping.
Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the strawberry layer in the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars from the pan, then slice into 12 squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy your Pretty in Pink Strawberry Streusel Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.3 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.9 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 693 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 496.7 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 270.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1151 mg | 24% | |
*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.
