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Strawberry Lemonade Bars

June 28, 2011 by Audra 22 Comments

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When I was choosing which treats to make for each month of my Dessert Party last weekend, June was easy. (Confused about what I’m talking about? The full post about the party is here.) When it is a hot and humid NYC day, I’d give almost anything for a cold and tangy drink. I spend more money on Starbucks Passion/Iced Tea Lemonades then I’d like to admit. That being said, I loved the idea of putting my favorite summer drink into a bar.

After perusing a few recipes I chose this wonderful one from Baking Bites. I loved the bright pink color achieved from pureeing the strawberries and mixing them right into the lemon. I have baked a bar using her crust before, (remember these?) and it is a keeper. These were one of the few things I made in advance, and these chilled in the fridge for 2 days before the party. The crust didn’t get soggy and I think they still were perfect! I recommend these straight out of the fridge for that lemonade-esque affect.  June is almost over, but I’m keeping this recipe around. They’d be great with raspberry too I bet!
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Strawberry Lemonade Bars
Crust
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
Filling
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2-3 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup pureed strawberries (about 3/4 cup berries)
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350F.
 Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Begin by making the crust.
In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter, until smooth and fluffy. Working at a low speed, gradually beat in flour and salt until mixture is crumbly. Pour into prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake for about 17 minutes, until set at the edges.
While the crust bakes, prepare the filling. 
In the bowl of a food processor, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, strawberry puree, sugar and eggs and process until smooth.
Add in flour, baking powder and salt, then pulse until smooth.
Gently pour the filling over the hot crust when it has finished baking.
Return pan to oven and bake for 23-26 minutes, until the filling is set .
Cool completely before slicing and use a damp knife to ensure clean slices.
Store bars in the refrigerator, especially on a hot day.
Makes 24 bars.
Source: Baking Bites
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  1. Erin says

    June 28, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Oh yay! I was hoping you would post these soon so I could try them for myself :-)

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  2. Sandra says

    June 28, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Wonderful recipe Audra..I love how mouthwatering it looks!Yum!

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  3. DD says

    June 28, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    wow this is new for me!!! looks colorful and delicious!!

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  4. Kim Bee says

    June 28, 2011 at 8:47 pm

    Looks so yummy. I must try these. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Erin says

    June 28, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    I love strawberry lemonade! These sound delicious! I love the bright pink color too!

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  6. Dee at Deelicious Sweets says

    June 29, 2011 at 12:58 am

    I saw these in my google reader and had to jump over to Foodbuzz so I could buzz them! They look so yummy and colorful! Perfect for summer :)

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  7. Janet@ from cupcakes to caviar says

    June 29, 2011 at 2:02 am

    Oooo, these sound so good and so Summery! Definite buzz and definite make! :-D

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  8. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    June 29, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    I love the colors of these bars! I agree, perfect treat for a hot summer day!

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  9. Carolyn says

    June 29, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    These are lovely. I am scheming to make a low carb version already!

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  10. The Harried Cook says

    June 30, 2011 at 2:29 am

    I love everything about these bars! The color, the flavors, the texture… They sound totally yummy!

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  11. The Procrastobaker says

    July 1, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    So so pretty, and im certain taste just as wonderful as they look :) would loveee to try one of these little gems, any spare? :)

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  12. bakerbynature says

    July 3, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    These look like a wonderfully refreshing treat; I love how the color pops so brightly!

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  13. Ramona says

    August 2, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    I am in the process of making these bars and having problems with the crust. I had to double the crust recipe to fill the 9×13 inch pan. I was wondering how thick the crust should be. I am using frozen strawberries for the filling. I have a brother who can’t eat chocolate and I thought these would be perfect for him. Thanks for posting this recipe. Looking forward to more recipes.

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  14. Ramona says

    August 2, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Just wanted to say I just finished making the filling and I’ve never tasted anything so tasty. I will be making these over and over. Thanks a bunch.

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  15. A. Smith says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    I just made these last nite they didnt come out that rich deep pink color though, yet they taste great. I used all the measurements, but my roomate said he cant taste the strawberry as much a little bit but not much. I was wondering was it only suppose to be 1/2 cup of strawberry puree? Or could you add more etc. I can taste the strawberry but would like to taste it a little more, the lemon is the more dominating flavor. Any suggestions?

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  16. Audra says

    August 6, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Ramona-I am glad they turned out. I am sorry I wasn’t able to respond in time with the crust question- sounds like it worked out!

    A.- I don’t think these are meant to have an overwhelming strawberry flavor, but more if a subtle one like actual strawberry lemonade. Maybe put a little less lemon zest? Also ripe strawberries will make them taste stronger and look brighter!

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  17. A. Smith says

    August 9, 2011 at 2:16 am

    Thanks a bunch! it makes sense and I was just curiuos, i loved them regardless. I would love if these were a pie. I want to try that as well. I love strawberry lemonade and these will be a regular if I can help it. Thanks again!

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  18. Tia @ buttercreambarbie says

    January 29, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    i wish summer would be here!

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  19. James McGrath says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Mamma pajama. YUMM!!!!

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  20. Lauren Candland says

    March 5, 2012 at 3:15 am

    I just made these a couple days ago to take to a party. The recipe was super-easy, and they were a huge hit. A couple people asked for the recipe, and I emailed them a link to your site. Thanks for all the great recipes. This is definitely my go-to place any time I need to make a dessert.

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  21. Amy J says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    These look sooo good. I have put them on my to-do list :-)

    Reply

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