For a brighter lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest to the filling. Be sure to strain the strawberry puree well to remove as many seeds as possible for a smoother texture. Chilling the bars completely before cutting ensures clean, even slices.
Strawberry Lemon Bars
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS9
Bright, tangy, and bursting with summer flavor, these Strawberry Lemon Bars are a delightful twist on a classic treat. A buttery shortbread crust supports a luscious, fruity filling, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate36 g
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Cholesterol54 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium55 mg
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Sugar20 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepFor the crust, combine 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse until combined. Add butter and oil; pulse until crumbly. Press into an 8-inch square baking dish. (10 minutes)
03
StepBake the crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.
04
StepWhile the crust is baking, puree strawberries in the food processor until smooth. Strain the mixture to remove seeds. In a bowl, whisk together the strawberry puree, granulated sugar, 1/3 cup flour, lemon juice, eggs, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until well combined. (15 minutes)
05
StepRemove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the strawberry-lemon filling over the hot crust. (2 minutes)
06
StepReturn the baking dish to the oven and bake until the filling is just set, about 20 minutes.
07
StepRemove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes). Refrigerate until chilled (about 2 hours).
08
StepDust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 bars. (5 minutes)
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Zita Kubwaters
Jun 29, 2025My family loved these. I will definitely be making them again.
Lowell Schaden
Jun 28, 2025These bars are amazing! The strawberry and lemon combination is perfect.
Josue Stoltenberg
Jun 27, 2025The lemon flavor is a bit too strong for my taste. Can I reduce the amount of lemon juice?
Newell Windler
Jun 26, 2025Can I use a different type of flour?
Jefferey Harber
Jun 26, 2025I didn't have fresh strawberries, so I used frozen. They still turned out great!
Casimer Schmidt
Jun 20, 2025The crust was a little crumbly for me. Any suggestions?
Maryse Bergnaum
Jun 15, 2025These are so easy to make, and they taste incredible!
Cheyanne Beahan
Jun 14, 2025I made these for a bake sale, and they were the first thing to sell out!