Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day with these delightful Strawberry Custard Bars, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and creamy custard. Perfect for sharing, these bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. Enjoy their sweet-tangy taste during family gatherings or as a special treat for brunch. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re an irresistible addition to your spring dessert lineup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, blend melted butter with sugar, then gradually add flour until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Toss sliced strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and baking powder until smooth.
- Gently fold in the strawberries and pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown on top. Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for a different twist. Add lemon zest to enhance the custard's flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; reheat if desired.