Strawberry Lemon Bars Recipe

A close up of strawberry lemon bars with powdered sugar on top and strawberry slices

5 from 7 votes

Strawberry Lemon Bars Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Bars combine fresh, fruity strawberries, zesty lemonade, and a buttery shortbread crust to create a sweet, simple spring or summer dessert!

Prep Time15

Cook Time55

Chill Time3

Total Time4 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 434kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup salted butter room temp
1/2 cup granulated sugar

For the Strawberry Lemonade Filling

1/2 cup Florida’s Natural® Lemonade with Strawberry
1/2 cup lemon juice
zest of 1 whole lemon
1 cup chopped strawberries
2 cups granulated sugar
6 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

For the Shortbread Crust

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a stand mixer, mix together flour, butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a parchment lined 9x13 inch pan.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden, and then remove to prepare filling. Bring the oven temperature down to 300 degrees.

For the Strawberry Lemonade Filling

Combine the Florida’s Natural Lemonade with Strawberry, lemon juice, lemon zest, strawberries, and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Add eggs to the blender and blend again. Then add flour, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Blend until well combined.
Pour the filling over the warm crust and bake for about 30-35 minutes. The center should be just about set but still a little wiggly.
Remove from the oven and cool for one hour. Cover and then chill in the fridge for two more hours.
When ready to serve, remove the pan from the fridge and use the parchment paper to gently remove the bars. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

Notes

NOTE: Keep the bars stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

If you want to freeze, these bars freeze beautifully! Wrap each square in two layers of plastic wrap, and then place them in a large freezer-safe bag. Remove the excess air from the bag, seal it, and label it with the date.

They can stay frozen for up to six months. To thaw the bars, transfer the desired amount from the freezer to the fridge and let them sit for several hours.

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