Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Cream Cheese Shortbread Bars, where buttery shortbread meets rich cream cheese and fresh strawberries. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy afternoons, these bars are a visual treat that will captivate your guests. With their sweet and tart balance, they’re bound to become a favorite dessert that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Gently fold in flour and baking powder until just combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Fold in diced strawberries gently. Pour this mixture over the shortbread base and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly golden. Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg