Best 7 Strawberries And Cream Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with our irresistible Strawberries and Cream Bars. These delectable treats combine a sweet and tangy strawberry filling with a rich and creamy vanilla layer, all nestled in a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat, these bars are sure to become a favorite.

Our recipe features two variations: a classic version with a homemade strawberry filling and a no-bake version that uses store-bought strawberry preserves for added convenience. Both variations are equally delicious and offer a unique twist on this classic dessert.

For those who love the taste of fresh strawberries, our homemade filling is a must-try. With just a few simple ingredients like sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice, you can create a vibrant and flavorful strawberry filling that bursts with summery goodness.

If you're short on time or prefer a simpler approach, our no-bake version is the perfect solution. Simply combine store-bought strawberry preserves with a touch of lemon juice and spread it over the prepared crust. The result is a creamy and tangy filling that pairs perfectly with the vanilla layer.

No matter which variation you choose, our Strawberries and Cream Bars are sure to delight your taste buds. Their combination of sweet and tangy flavors, creamy texture, and buttery crust makes them an irresistible treat that everyone will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM BARS



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These Strawberries and Cream Bars start with a cake mix and end up a beautiful and unique treat! They're the perfect summer dessert that you can customize with your favorite fruits!

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box vanilla cake mix (18.25 oz, 1 lb)
1/3 cup butter, room temperature
2 eggs, divided
3 cups sliced strawberries
8 oz cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Spray 9×13 with cooking spray
  • In large bowl combine butter, one egg and cake mix. Mixture will be stiff. I used my hands to combine the dough.
  • Reserve 1 cup of mixture for topping and set aside.
  • Press the remaining mixture in the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  • While crust is baking, slice the strawberries into approx 1/4″ slices.
  • In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and remaining egg until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over top the partially baked crust.
  • Evenly arrange the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese mixture and the sprinkle with remaining crust.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until center is set and crumbs on top turn golden brown.
  • Cool completely on wire rack and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Sugar 4.8 g, Sodium 48.9 mg, Fat 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM BARS



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Strawberries and Cream Dessert Bars have a sugar cookie base, topped with a sweet creamy layer, ending with a sweet fresh strawberry topping.

Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

17.5 ounce pouch Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 large egg
1 cup white chocolate chips
8 ounce package cream cheese, (softened)
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cookie mix, butter and egg until a dough forms.
  • Press dough into the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • In a small, microwave-safe bowl, microwave white chocolate chips for 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted. Stir until smooth.
  • Stir in the melted white chocolate chips with the cream cheese.
  • Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust. Refrigerate while making the topping.
  • In a small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, add the crushed strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and water.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes.
  • Gently fold in remaining strawberries. Spoon over the filling.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 87 mg, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DESSERT SQUARES



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Summer is always at your doorstep with this fresh dessert that keeps the family coming back for more. Made easy with Betty Crocker™ cookie mix, this recipe is an irresistible favorite around many dining room tables and a quick way to wow your guests!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
10 to 12 drops red food color, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1- or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping.
  • In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cool 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries. Spoon topping over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 1 g

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM BARS



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Not all cake mix gets made into a cake! We used one to jump-start these crowd-pleasing Strawberry & Cream Bars. Dee-licious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 2h15m

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
2 eggs, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 tsp. powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Beat butter, cake mix and 1 egg in large bowl with mixer until crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 10 min.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla until blended. Add remaining egg; mix well.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over crust; top with strawberries, then reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake 45 min. or until center is set and crumb topping is lightly browned. Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 min. before cutting into bars.
  • Garnish with sifted powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM BARS



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An easy-to-make (no ice cream maker or special equipment required) frozen dessert like this should come with a warning -- thanks to a layer of sweet-and-tart strawberries and rich cream, these bars are habit forming.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds strawberries, hulled, halved if large (6 cups)
1 1/2 cups sugar
Coarse salt
7 large egg whites
2/3 cup cold heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine strawberries, 3/4 cup sugar, and pinch of salt and puree until smooth. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Transfer to freezer and scrape with a fork every 30 minutes until mixture is thick and slushy, 2 hours. Smooth top with a rubber spatula.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites on high until foamy. With mixer on medium, gradually add 3/4 cup sugar. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, 3 minutes. In another medium bowl, beat cream and vanilla on high until stiff peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes. With rubber spatula, gently fold whipped cream into egg-white mixture. Pour over strawberry mixture and smooth top with rubber spatula. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours (covered, up to 3 days), before cutting into 12 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g

STRAWBERRY CRUNCH ICE CREAM BARS



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When the ice cream truck would roll down the street during summers on Wadmalaw, I would always run out and choose the same thing: those strawberry-flavored ice cream bars coated in sweet pink cookie crumbles. For fun, I decided to make those summertime treats myself-all the way down to the homemade strawberry ice cream.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 6h50m

Yield 8 ice cream bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons honey
3 large egg yolks
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, processed into a powder
Red food coloring, optional
20 vanilla-flavored cream-filled sandwich cookies, such as golden Oreos
3 tablespoons strawberry-flavored gelatin powder
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • For the strawberry ice cream: Heat the heavy cream and half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbles form around the edges, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Meanwhile, beat the sugar, honey and egg yolks in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until pale yellow. While whisking, gradually add a little of the hot cream mixture to the egg mixture until combined. Gradually add the remaining cream until all is incorporated, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir in the freeze-dried strawberry powder. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until the mixture is thickened and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in a few drops of red food coloring, if desired. Cool completely over an ice water bath, then process in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Spoon the ice cream into a 9-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Transfer to the freezer and freeze until very firm, at least 3 to 4 hours or up to overnight.
  • Meanwhile, make the strawberry crunch: Place the sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, 3 or 4 times. Add the gelatin and melted butter and pulse just until combined. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let stand until dry.
  • Remove the ice cream from the freezer. Lift the ice cream on the parchment from the baking pan. Cut into 8 bars. Insert a popsicle stick in the bottom of each bar. Dredge each bar in the strawberry crunch mixture. (Each bar should be evenly coated all over.) Transfer the coated bars to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze 1 hour to firm up before serving.

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM BARS



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This dessert should be stored in the freezer until you're ready to serve it.

Provided by Cheryl Kirkness of www.MomsAndMunchkins.ca

Number Of Ingredients 10

Crust:
2.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
1.5 cups heavy cream (35%)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 containers (227g each) cream cheese, room temperature
1 can (300ml) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup fresh pureed strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Mix crust ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter) together then press into an 8"x8" baking pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before filling.
  • For the filling, whip the heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Add the powdered sugar and cream cheese to the whipped cream and whip until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the condensed milk and strawberry puree until well combined.
  • Stir the strawberry mixture into the whipped mixture just until blended.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared (and cooled) crust.
  • Place in freezer overnight before serving. Store leftovers in freezer.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries. You can also use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher.
  • If you want a creamier filling, you can add an extra 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the mixture.
  • Be sure to chill the bars for at least 3 hours before serving, so they have time to set.
  • You can store the bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Strawberries and Cream Bars are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these bars a try!

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