Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Bars: A Refreshing Delight
A delightful frozen treat featuring layers of sweet strawberry, tart lemon filling, and a buttery crumble topping, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
Equipment
- 8-inch square pan
- aluminum foil
- cooking spray
- microwave-safe bowl
- whisk
- wire rack
Ingredients
Crust and Crumble Topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- pinch salt
Filling
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt lite or sour cream
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Strawberry Layer
- 2 heaping cups diced strawberries fresh or frozen
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square pan with foil, then spray with cooking spray.
- Melt butter for the crust and whisk in sugars, then add flour and salt. Reserve about ¾ cup of this mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Assembly and Baking
- Whisk together egg, yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour and pour evenly over the crust.
- Toss strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, and cornstarch. Add up to 2 tablespoons more flour if needed, then spread over the lemon filling.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the strawberry layer.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes until the edges bubble and the crumble is golden.
Cooling and Serving
- Let the bars cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate for another 2 hours before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
Fresh or frozen berries can be used; if using frozen, add up to 2 tablespoons extra flour to the strawberry layer to prevent a watery consistency. Gluten-free 1:1 flour substitute is acceptable, but nut flour is not recommended. Bars are best served after resting overnight.