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Strawberry Pie Bars

Strawberry Pie Bars

Delicious Strawberry Pie Bars with fresh strawberry filling and no artificial colours or flavours.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the graham crumb crust

  • 2 cups graham crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar additional for crust

For the strawberry filling

  • 2 teaspoon unflavoured gelatin powder stirred into ¼ cup cold water
  • 6 cups sliced strawberries divided in 2 halves
  • ¾ cup sugar use up to 1 ¼ cups if sweeter
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch dissolved in ¼ cup water

For the Vanilla Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoon icing sugar powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

To prepare the graham crumb base

  • Measure the graham crumbs into a small bowl and make a small well in the centre.
  • Pour the sugar into the well, then pour the melted butter onto the sugar.
  • Let this stand for a couple of minutes to let the butter seep into the sugar. Then stir well to combine all ingredients together.
  • Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking pan that has been lightly greased and lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 8-10 minutes. Let the crust cool completely to room temperature before adding the filling.

Notes

Allow the pie bars to cool completely before serving for best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dessert bars, easy dessert, graham cracker crust, strawberry dessert, Strawberry Pie Bars
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