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Strawberry shortcake bar cut into a square.
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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

These Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a favorite summer dessert with an out of this world CRUMBLE topping!
Course Brownies + Bars
Cuisine American
Keyword good humor strawberry shortcake, strawberry bars, strawberry crunch bars, strawberry shortcake bars, strawberry shortcake cheesecake bars, strawberry shortcake crumble, strawberry shortcake crumbs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 Bars
Calories 536kcal
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

VANILLA BARS:

STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE:

  • 1 3oz. package strawberry gelatin mix, dry
  • 1 3 oz. package vanilla instant pudding mix, dry
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 stick
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour divided

COOL WHIP FROSTING:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9x9 cake pan with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer, mix together the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until combined and dough forms.
  • Press dough evenly into prepared pan using a spatula. Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly brown. Let cool completely before frosting.

MAKE CRUMBLE TOPPING:

  • In a small bowl combine the strawberry gelatin mix, 4 Tablespoons butter, and 1/2 cup flour. Using a fork to mix ingredients together until crumble forms. In another small bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix, 4 Tablespoons butter, and 1/2 cup flour. Using a fork to mix ingredients together until crumble forms.
  • Spread both the strawberry and vanilla crumble onto a lined cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. *Check crumble at 5 minutes, stirring so that the crumble doesn't burn.
  • Place pan in freezer for 10 minutes to cool down the crumble quickly to sprinkle on top of bars.

MAKE FROSTING:

  • In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and Cool Whip blending on high until frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Frost top of cooled bars and sprinkle a generous amount crumble on top. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • Flavored Jello Mix. If you aren't feeling Strawberry Crunch Bars, try a different flavor by using your favorite fruit flavor of jello mix. Try tasty flavors like raspberry, lime, or even lemon to make this different every time.
  • Frozen. Just like the Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake, you can enjoy this recipe frozen.
  • Chilled. After baking and assembling chill the bars in the refrigerator and serve cold. They also are great at room temperature.
  • Make Ahead. This is the perfect treat to make ahead of time and have ready for whenever you need them. Store the assembled bars in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Crumble. When the crumble comes out of the oven, throw it in a container and place it in the freezer for 10 minutes to help quickly cool. You don't want this crumble going on the frosting hot.
  • Store. Store leftover Strawberry Shortcake bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze. You can freeze these tasty bars once they are made and cooled. For easy access cut them into squares and freeze them in an air-tight container or a freezer gallon bag. When ready to eat, eat as a frozen treat, or thaw in the refrigerator and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg