"These easy, one bowl, no mixer custard bars are perfect for your fresh strawberries. There's a shortbread crust, topped with diced strawberries, before a custard filling is poured over the the top. After baking, whipped topping is added. The crust has subtle crunch and texture and it's the perfect contrast for the creamy, soft custard filling with chunks of juicy strawberries in every bite. Strawberries, whipped cream, and custard are everything fabulous about summer...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1 pound fresh strawberries, diced into small pieces (reserve about 5 whole strawberries for garnishing)
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2 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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about 3/4 of one 8-ounce container whipped topping (I used fat-free; homemade whipped cream may be substituted)
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strawberry slices, for garnishing