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Recipe by:

Sara Crocker

Delightful Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares

A light and refreshing dessert featuring a buttery crust, creamy filling, and vibrant macerated strawberries, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: For the Crust
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
Group: For the Filling
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt preferably whole milk for richness
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
Group: For the Strawberries
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Oven Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x9-inch pan Greased.
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Sharp knife Dipped in hot water for cutting.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. Add the softened butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch pan and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  2. While the crust bakes, slice the hulled strawberries and toss them with granulated sugar. Let them macerate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a chilled mixing bowl, add heavy cream, Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whip on medium speed until soft peaks form, then stop to avoid overwhipping.
  4. Once the crust has cooled, pour the cream filling over the crust. Layer the macerated strawberries on top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  5. Cut into squares with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. Enjoy the delightful layers of buttery crust, creamy filling, and juicy strawberries.

Notes

Ensure the crust is completely cool before adding the cream filling to maintain texture. Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.