Description
Mother’s Day Strawberry Custard Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a creamy custard layer, all nestled in a buttery crust. Perfect for spring celebrations, these bars are easy to make and visually stunning, making them an ideal treat to show your love and appreciation for Mom.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into the prepared dish and bake until lightly golden (about 15 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and baking powder until smooth.
- Fold sliced strawberries into the custard mixture gently.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake for another 30-35 minutes until set and golden.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg