Strawberry Streusel Bars
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade Strawberry Streusel Bars, a delightful treat that perfectly balances buttery crumb layers with sweet, tangy strawberry filling. These easy-to-make dessert bars feature a golden, melt-in-your-mouth crust and a generous layer of strawberry jam topped with fresh diced strawberries, all crowned with a crisp oat-streusel topping for a hint of texture. Ready in under an hour, these bars are perfect for summer picnics, brunch spreads, or an anytime indulgence. With just a dusting of powdered sugar, they transform into an elegant dessert that’s guaranteed to impress. Make these versatile bars ahead of time for stress-free entertaining or savor them as a cozy afternoon snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups strawberry jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 0.5 cups rolled oats (optional for extra texture)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture appears crumbly, resembling wet sand. Reserve about 1 cup of this mixture for the streusel topping.
Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create an even crust.
Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the crust layer. Make sure to leave a small border around the edges to prevent jam from sticking to the pan.
Scatter the diced fresh strawberries evenly over the jam layer.
To make the streusel topping, mix the reserved crumb mixture with the rolled oats (if using) for added texture. Sprinkle this mixture over the strawberry layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the jam layer is bubbling slightly.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. This could take about 1-2 hours for them to firm up properly.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares or rectangles.
Before serving, dust with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance (optional).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.0 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.4 g | 612% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 1088 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 616.3 g | 224% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 382.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.3 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 826 mg | 18% | |
*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.
