Spring into Flavor with these Easy Strawberry Lemonade Bars! 

These delightful Strawberry Lemonade Bars are the perfect way to celebrate Easter! They’re bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and have a tangy lemon twist that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, so even novice bakers can whip them up in no time.

Ingredients:

• For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• For the Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions:

Making the Crust

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter using a hand mixer or electric mixer until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
4. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

Preparing the Filling

1. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
2. Blend until smooth and well combined.

Assembling and Baking the Bars

1. Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and carefully pour the filling over the top.
2. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly.

Cooling and Serving

1. Let the bars cool completely in the pan at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
2. Once cool, dust the top of the bars with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and beauty.
3. Cut the bars into squares and enjoy!

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar in the crust.
• If you don’t have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained.
• To prevent the filling from browning too much, you can cover the bars loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
• These bars are best served chilled, so store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

With their vibrant colors, delicious flavors, and easy preparation, these Strawberry Lemonade Bars are sure to be a hit at your Easter celebration!

I hope you enjoy this recipe! Be sure to share your creations on social media using the hashtag #StrawberryLemonadeBars.