How to Make Scrumptious Strawberry Pie Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a fan of traditional strawberry pie but want something a little easier to make and serve, then these scrumptious strawberry pie bars are just for you! These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy and tangy strawberry filling, and a sweet crumbly topping.

These bars are perfect for taking to potlucks, picnics, or just enjoying at home with a cup of coffee or tea. They’re also a great way to make use of the bounty of fresh strawberries that are available during ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 9 graham crackers, crushed
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons shortening, softened
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry syrup, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 47 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 1 8-inch pan

  • Place a large metal bowl and beaters from an electric mixer in the freezer.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix crushed graham crackers, butter, white sugar, shortening, and cinnamon in a bowl until well blended. Press into the prepared pan to make crust.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until set, about 7 minutes. Let cool, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Transfer to the freezer and chill until cool to the touch.
  • Beat heavy cream in chilled bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Beat in confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Add vanilla extract; continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Arrange 1 layer of strawberries over chilled crust. Add 1 layer of whipped cream. Repeat with a second layer of strawberries and whipped cream. Top with remaining strawberries. Drizzle strawberry syrup on top.
  • Refrigerate pie until set, about 1 hour. Cut into 9 pieces before serving.
  • Nutrition

    315 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 121mg