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Mascarpone Strawberry Swirl Bars

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Buttery shortbread base layered with velvety mascarpone and vibrant strawberry swirl, creating an elegant yet easy dessert perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Unsalted butter
  • Mascarpone cheese
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Strawberry jam
  • Lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and line pan with parchment
  2. Mix flour and sugar, cut in butter
  3. Press 2/3 mixture into pan and bake
  4. Beat mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla
  5. Spread cheese mixture over crust
  6. Swirl strawberry jam over mascarpone
  7. Top with remaining crumbs and bake
  8. Cool completely before cutting

Notes

Chill for clean slices. Use room temperature mascarpone. Jam thickness affects swirl quality.

  • Author: Clare
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg