Description
Sweet layers of strawberry and white chocolate meld together in these irresistible gooey bars, creating a dessert that promises pure indulgence. Rich, creamy, and packed with fruity charm, you’ll find these bars impossible to resist after just one delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 15.25-ounce box strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, very soft
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sweetened condensed milk (about 60% of 14-ounce can, fat-free)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lining a 9×9-inch pan with foil, ensuring complete coverage. Lightly coat with cooking spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal.
- Combine softened butter with strawberry cake mix and egg in a mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly until the mixture transforms from crumbly to a cohesive, slightly tacky dough.
- Transfer approximately two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan, using a spatula or spray-coated hands to create an even, compact base layer.
- Distribute white chocolate chips generously across the dough surface, then cascade sweetened condensed milk over the entire layer, allowing it to flow naturally.
- Crumble the remaining dough into small, irregular chunks. Scatter these pieces across the condensed milk layer, gently pressing to create a rustic, uneven topping.
- Slide the pan into a preheated 350°F oven. Bake for 27-30 minutes, monitoring until edges turn light golden and the center maintains a subtle wobble. Avoid overbaking to preserve moisture.
- Remove from oven and allow complete cooling for 2-3 hours (or ideally overnight). This resting period ensures clean cutting and allows the gooey layers to solidify perfectly.
Notes
- Customize the cake mix by using different flavors like vanilla or raspberry for unique taste variations.
- Enhance texture by adding chopped nuts or dried strawberry pieces to the dough for extra crunch and flavor complexity.
- Ensure room temperature ingredients blend seamlessly, preventing lumpy or uneven dough consistency.
- Refrigerate bars before cutting to achieve cleaner, more precise slices that hold their shape perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg