Strawberry Chocolate Dream Bars are a delicious treat that have the sweetness of strawberries and the richness of chocolate in the form of a bar. You can use these bars for any event, from parties to picnics.
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 tablespoon cornstarch. 1 tablespoon water. 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional.
Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C. A 8x8-inch baking dish should be greased. Put chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan. Stir the mixture all the time over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, or until it gets thicker. Take it off the heat and let it cool down. Melt the butter and add the brown sugar and vanilla extract to a bowl. Add flour and stir until the mixture looks like big crumbs. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish that has been set up. Cover the crust with the strawberry mixture and spread it out evenly. If you want, you can top the strawberry layer with chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Add the rest of the flour mixture and crumble it on top. It should be baked in a hot oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let it cool all the way down before cutting it into bars.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Mapua Community Library
