Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

Filling

• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam

Whipped Cream

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

5. In a large bowl, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes, allowing the strawberries to release their juice.

6. Add cornstarch and lemon juice to the strawberry mixture; stir until combined.

7. Spread the strawberry mixture over the cooled crust.

8. Drizzle with strawberry jam.

9. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the strawberry filling.

10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars and serving.