Strawberry Crunch Bars
Delicious and refreshing Strawberry Crunch Bars with a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy filling, perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 165 minutes
- Yield: 9 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Layer the strawberry puree on top of the cooled crust, followed by the whipped cream.
- Combine reserved graham cracker crumbs with additional melted butter and bake until golden for the crumble.
- Sprinkle the crumble over the top of the bars.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For a deeper flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice to the strawberry puree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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