Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of sweet strawberries and creamy custard with these Mother’s Day Strawberry Custard Bars. Each luscious square offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these bars are sure to become a favorite at your family gatherings, celebrating the extraordinary moms in our lives.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter and ½ cup sugar until fluffy. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until crumbly. Press this mixture into the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar in another bowl.
- Once the crust is cooled slightly, sprinkle sliced strawberries evenly over it and pour the custard mixture on top.
- Bake again for 30-35 minutes until set and lightly golden. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For variations, substitute strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor profile. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze tightly wrapped for later enjoyment.