Chef notes
As a California girl, fresh strawberries remind me of warm summers, the beach and yummy desserts. I have always been a huge strawberry fan — I remember my mom pulling over at the local strawberry field to pick up cartons of the freshest, juiciest, reddest berries. Now you'll find me growing my own luscious strawberries, peaches and tomatoes in my garden every summer. This dessert is a wonderful way to turn ripe strawberries into something even more tasty. If you can't get fresh berries, frozen ones work equally well for these bars. The jammy, berry center sandwiched between a rich, buttery vanilla-y base and crumbly streusel topping tastes like the equivalent of a big, sweet hug.
Technique tip: Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
