Description
A buttery shortbread crust, jammy strawberry layer, and glossy chocolate topping — all the flavors of a classic chocolate-covered strawberry in easy sliceable bars.
Ingredients
For the Crust
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
For the Strawberry Filling
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1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries (or thawed, well-drained frozen)
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2 tbsp strawberry jam
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1 tsp cornstarch
For the Chocolate Topping
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
2. Make the Crust
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In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, flour, and salt until sandy.
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Press firmly and evenly into the pan.
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Bake 15–18 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool slightly.
3. Make the Strawberry Filling
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In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, jam, and cornstarch.
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Cook on medium heat 5–7 minutes, stirring, until thickened and glossy.
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Let cool slightly, then spread over the warm crust.
4. Add the Chocolate Layer
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Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil or butter (microwave in 30-second intervals or double boiler).
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Stir until smooth.
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Pour over strawberry layer and spread evenly.
5. Chill
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
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Lift out using parchment and slice into squares.
Notes
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Let the chocolate sit at room temp 5–10 minutes before cutting to prevent cracking.
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Press the crust firmly — loose crust = crumbly slices.
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For cleaner slices, heat your knife in hot water and dry between cuts.