Description
Mother’s Day Strawberry Custard Bars are a delightful blend of sweet, ripe strawberries and creamy custard nestled in a buttery crust. These bars are perfect for spring celebrations, bringing family together around the table with their vibrant colors and irresistible flavors. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re an all-day treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- For the crust: In a bowl, mix melted butter, flour, and sugar until crumbly. Press into the baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- For the custard: Whisk eggs, heavy cream, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in sliced strawberries.
- Pour custard over the baked crust and return to oven for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg