Description
Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Bars are layered treats featuring a buttery crust, fresh sliced strawberries, and rich chocolate chips, baked together for a sweet, slightly tart, and indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- Optional: 8 oz cream cheese for cheesecake layer
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cold butter. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
- Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in baking powder and remaining crumb mixture to form a soft dough.
- Layer sliced strawberries evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the strawberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the top, leaving some fruit and chocolate visible.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and edges are set.
- Cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a cheesecake version, spread sweetened cream cheese over the crust before adding strawberries.
- Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and well-drained.
- Don’t overload with fruit to prevent soggy bars.
- Cool completely before slicing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
