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Strawberry Lemon Bars Recipe (Easy!)

Bright, tangy strawberry lemon bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a creamy strawberry-lemon filling that's perfect for summer. Easy to make with fresh fruit, these crowd-pleasing bars balance sweet and tart in every bite.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Crust:
  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup + 2 Tbsp (141g) unsalted butter, cold cubed
  • Filling:
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temp
  • ½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ½ cup (120ml) strawberry puree (from 1 cup strawberries)
  • ¼ cup (32g) all-purpose flour
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • 9x13 baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

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  2. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pulse flour, sugar, salt, and butter in food processor until pea-sized crumbs. Press into greased parchment-lined 9x13 pan. Bake 20 min until golden, rotating halfway.
  3. Step 2: Puree strawberries to yield ½ cup smooth puree; strain seeds if desired. Set aside.
  4. Step 3: Whisk sugar and eggs until frothy. Add lemon juice, zest, puree; sift in flour and whisk smooth.
  5. Step 4: Pour over hot crust; bake 25-30 min until edges set, center jiggles. Cool 30 min on rack.
  6. Step 5: Chill 2 hours until firm. Lift out, dust powdered sugar, cut into 16 bars.
  7. Step 6: Serve chilled or room temp. Garnish with extra berries.

Nutrition

Calories: 290 | Carbohydrates: 45 | Protein: 3 | Fat: 11 | Fiber: 1 | Sugar: 32

Notes

STORAGE: Refrigerate airtight up to 5 days or freeze 2 months.
MAKE AHEAD: Bake and chill up to 2 days ahead.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Gluten-free flour 1:1; coconut sugar for less refined.
PRO TIPS: Use cold butter for flaky crust; don't skip chill or bars won't cut cleanly. Room-temp eggs prevent lumps.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Dust generously, pair with whipped cream or fruit salad; cut small for parties.
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