Description
Indulge in the summer bliss of Strawberry Lime Gooey Bars, a scrumptious dessert that perfectly harmonizes the sweet juiciness of ripe strawberries with the zesty brightness of lime. Each bite offers a gooey texture complemented by rich white chocolate chips, making these bars an irresistible treat for any occasion—be it summer picnics, parties, or cozy nights in. With a simple recipe and minimal fuss, you can whip up these delightful dessert squares in no time. Not only are they easy to make, but their refreshing flavor is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them plain or elevate your experience with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of lime glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lime (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in egg, vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just mixed. Gently fold in strawberries and white chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are set but the center remains gooey.
- Allow cooling completely before lifting out using parchment paper and slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg