Fresh Strawberry Pie Bars
Fresh Strawberry Pie Bars are an easy and delicious summer dessert recipe with a quick sugar cookie crust made from a package and topped with a luscious layer of sweetened cream cheese and strawberry glaze.
- Prep20 minutes
- Cook10 minutes
- Total1 hr
- Serves10
Fresh Strawberry Pie Bars are a delicious dessert with a quick sugar cookie crust made from a package and topped with a luscious layer of sweetened cream cheese and strawberry glaze. These strawberry squares are an easy recipe perfect for summer!
Fresh Strawberry Squares
One of my all-time favorite parts of summer is the fresh strawberries! These Fresh Strawberry Pie Bars are the easiest way to serve up some delicious sweet summer strawberries.
Based on my classic Mini Strawberry Lemon Pies, these strawberry squares have all the flavor of the original–with a fun and easy-to-make twist!
Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert Bars
I love my Mom’s strawberry pie recipe, but sometimes you just need something simple to whip together on short notice. These cream cheese bars are perfect!
They’re so sweet and creamy with that fresh-picked sun-sweetened strawberry taste, but they’re so easy to put together. I know that your family will love them as much as we do!
With layers of delicious cheesecake filling, strawberry glaze, and fresh strawberries, these Fresh Strawberry Pie Bars will definitely become one of the best summer desserts around. And, for the cheesecake fans out there, check out my Lemon Cheesecake Bars and my Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake!
Strawberry Sugar Cookie Bars
This sugar cookie crust is crumbly and delectable, and it’s only four ingredients! Desserts really don’t get any more convenient than that. Really! The sugar cookie crust is this simple
1 17.5 oz pouch Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 c. Butter softened
2 T Flour
1 Egg
Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert Bars
You’re totally ready to make it right now, aren’t you? And if you’ve gone berry picking lately, you probably have everything else you need on hand too! You might need to grab some cream cheese, but other than that I bet the rest of these are in your kitchen right now.
2 qts. fresh strawberries
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. flour
16 oz cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2/3 c. powdered sugar
Should Strawberry Pie Be Refrigerated?
So many people are unsure whether or not strawberry pie should be refrigerated. It can be confusing! If you’re making a basic strawberry pie, it’s fine at room temperature for several days. If your pie has any cream or custard in it though, it should be kept cool. Anytime your dish includes perishable dairy ingredients, I would play it safe and put it in the refrigerator.
Since these Strawberry Pie Bars are based on a cheesecake recipe, they belong in the fridge! Wrap them tightly in plastic before you put them in the fridge to keep them fresh, and to keep them from picking up any smells that might be hanging out in there. They should stay fresh and delicious for up to three days, unless someone gets to them first!
Can You Freeze Strawberry Pie Bars?
While most pies store really well in the freezer, like these Mini Blueberry Pies or Pumpkin Pie, Fresh Strawberry Pie is the exception. The great part about strawberry pie is the firm texture of the fresh strawberries against the smooth cream cheese layer and flaky pie crust. That would be completely lost when freezing the pie. The strawberries would become mushy and runny and it just wouldn’t be a desirable end result.
If you are wanting to preserve your fresh strawberry harvest from the summer, this Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is a great way to enjoy the summer flavors all year long!
What Can I Do With Fresh Picked Strawberries?
I love fresh picked strawberries in the summer! We always have extra around here, so I’m always looking for fun new things to do with them. Of course, you’re going to want to grab a few straight off the vine! I have SO many ideas for you, though. Seriously, I love strawberries, and if you do too, you are in the right place.
Personally, I can’t resist strawberries in desserts. That balance of sweet and tart in a fresh strawberry is perfect paired with a little sugar and cream. Here are some fun strawberry desserts I’ve tried in the past
Have you ever tried fresh strawberries in salad? They bring a bright, jazzy pop of color and flavor that will really kick your salads into gear! If you’re ready for some awesome strawberry salads, check these out
- Dark Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Cups
- Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Dessert
- Creamy New York Cheesecake With Fresh Berries
- Ultimate Banana Split Dessert Nachos
- Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese Strawberry Salad
- Grilled Steak Strawberry Salad
- Strawberry Lime Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
- Strawberry and Coconut Cashew Salad
- Coconut Strawberry Protein Smoothie
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