Description
Mother’s Day Strawberry Custard Bars are a delightful treat that celebrates the sweetness of strawberries and the warmth of family gatherings. With a buttery crust and creamy custard infused with fresh strawberries, these bars are perfect for brunch or an afternoon indulgence. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’ll brighten any occasion and leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour and sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into a greased rectangular baking dish to form the base.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Pour custard mixture over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg