Description
Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful way to celebrate mom, featuring a buttery shortcake base layered with juicy strawberries and topped with luscious whipped cream. These easy-to-make bars are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making them the perfect dessert for any gathering. With a combination of nostalgic flavors and fresh ingredients, each bite is sure to bring smiles and joy to your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for whipped cream)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Prep the Strawberries: Toss quartered strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Let sit until juicy.
- 2. Make the Shortcake Base: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly; stir in milk until just combined.
- 3. Bake: Spread batter into a lined baking dish. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 4. Whip Cream: While cooling, beat heavy cream with 2 tbsp sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 5. Assemble: Cut cooled shortcake into squares. Layer each piece with strawberries and top generously with whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh strawberries for optimal sweetness; frozen may result in sogginess. For added flavor, mix lemon zest into the whipped cream or drizzle melted chocolate on top.