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Perfect Strawberry Lemonade Bars

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These strawberry lemonade bars offer a perfect balance of tangy lemon and sweet strawberries with a buttery crust and a delicate powdered sugar topping, ideal for Mother’s Day or any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ⅓ cup sugar, and salt. Pour in melted butter and stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and cool slightly.
  2. Toss sliced strawberries with ¾ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors and release juices.
  3. Whisk together eggs, ¼ cup lemon juice, and ½ cup sugar in another bowl until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Spread strawberry mixture evenly over baked crust. Gently pour lemon custard over strawberry layer, creating swirls.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until custard is set and edges are golden. The center should not jiggle.
  6. Cool bars completely at room temperature (about 1 hour). Dust with powdered sugar and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Chill bars thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts. Tent with foil if custard bubbles too much during baking. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained.

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Keywords: strawberry lemonade bars, lemon dessert, berry bars, easy dessert, Mother's Day treat, homemade bars, lemon custard bars

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