Description
These Strawberry Lime White Chocolate Gooey Bars combine the tartness of fresh strawberries and lime with the sweet, creamy flavor of white chocolate. They have a soft and gooey texture that’s perfect for a delightful dessert or snack. Easy to prepare and baked in a single pan, these bars offer a refreshing twist on classic white chocolate treats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the melted unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lime zest, and fresh lime juice, ensuring the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which could toughen the bars.
- Add Strawberries and Chocolate: Fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips carefully to distribute them evenly through the batter without crushing the fruit.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for uniform thickness.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey, which ensures a soft texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before using the parchment paper overhang to lift them out and slice into 9 equal bars.
Notes
- Make sure not to overbake; the center should be slightly gooey for the perfect texture.
- Fresh strawberries are preferred for the best flavor and texture, but frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Using parchment paper with an overhang makes removal of the bars from the pan easier and cleaner.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a tangier flavor, add a bit more lime zest or juice according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2.5 x 2.5 inches)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
