Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Custard Bars, a must-have summer dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a creamy custard filling and fresh strawberries. This easy-to-make treat requires no mixer and is ready in just over an hour, making it perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or potlucks. Each bite offers a beautiful balance of sweet and tangy notes, complemented by the vibrant color of strawberries. With its simple preparation and crowd-pleasing appeal, this dessert is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (diced)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- For the crust: Mix flour, cold butter, sugar, and salt until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake for about 15 minutes until golden.
- For the filling: Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla together. Gradually add heavy cream and fold in diced strawberries with remaining flour.
- Pour the custard mixture over the baked crust and bake for an additional 40 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before adding toppings like whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 65mg