Strawberry Custard Bars
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4.6
60 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Cooling Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
416 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Strawberry Custard Bars
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Easy, no mixer bars with a shortbread crust, one pound of fresh berries, a layer of sweet custard, and creamy whipped topping!! A perfect warm weather dessert that everyone LOVES!!
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Filling
- 1 pound fresh strawberries diced into small pieces (reserve about 5 whole strawberries for garnishing)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
Topping
- about 3/4 of one 8-ounce container whipped topping I used fat-free; homemade whipped cream may be substituted
- Strawberry slices for garnishing
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Instructions
Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil; set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl, add the flour, butter, sugar, salt, and using two forks or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Turn mixture out into prepared pan and hard-pack with a spatula to form an even, smooth, crust layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and set on a wire rack to cool. While crust bakes, dice the strawberries.
Filling:
- After crust has cooled for about 5 minutes, evenly top with strawberries; set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl (the same one used for the crust is fine, just wipe it out with a paper towel), add the eggs, sugar, cream, vanilla, and whisk vigorously for about 1 minute to combine.
- Add the flour and stir to combine; don’t overmix.
- Evenly pour filling mixture over the strawberries.
- Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until top is lightly golden brown and custard is set. Tip – In the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking, if the top is already looking fairly browned, tent the pan with a sheet of foil (loosely drape a sheet of foil over the pan) to prevent additional browning.
- Allow bars to cool uncovered on a wire rack for about 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours (or overnight), or until chilled.
Topping:
- Evenly spread the whipped topping over the top and garnish with strawberry slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Topping: If using homemade whipped cream, it will be prone to deflating after the first day. For that reason, I prefer using whipped topping.
- Storage: Bars will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
146mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
60 reviews
Excellent
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