White chocolate strawberry dessert bars with whole strawberries and dried strawberry powder on a long white dish on top of a red and white placemat on a white surface (with logo overlay)

White Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Bars

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Strawberry season just got sweeter with these white chocolate strawberry dessert bars. A perfect light and fluffy dessert for your sweetie.

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In the spring, light and fresh desserts are perfect. Many are cheesecake based, but that doesn’t work for those who don’t care for cream cheese. White chocolate strawberry bars remind me of the texture of cheesecake, but not the same taste.

These end up being very fluffy when you are done. And using both dried and fresh strawberries lets you add strawberry flavors to the crust and top it with fresh strawberries. My boys don’t care for cooked strawberries, so this was a great way to please everyone in the family.

Saltine crackers are often used as the base of dessert bars. They work well because they don’t have a lot of flavor, so they let the dessert really shine. Saltines also add just a bit of salty taste to a dessert to give it that sweet and salty combination.

White Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Bars Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 1 oz dried strawberries
  • 4 oz saltine crackers
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 5 1/2 oz white chocolate baking bar
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2 oz strawberries
Ingredients for white chocolate strawberry dessert bars in bowls on a white surface

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Use a food processor to grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a powder and set aside.

Powdered dried strawberries in a stainless steel bowl on a white surface

Add saltines to the food processor and pulse until crumbled and set aside.

Powdered saltine crackers in a stainless steel bowl on a white surface

In a medium bowl, mix 1 tbsp of the strawberry powder with the egg white. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute.

Egg white with powdered dried strawberries in a stainless steel bowl on a white surface

Add the saltines and melted butter and stir to combine.

Crumbled saltine crackers and powdered dried strawberries in a stainless steel bowl on a white surface

Press the mixture into the bottom of a parchment paper-lined square baking dish, making sure to press firmly into place. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.

Cracker and strawberry crust pressed into a parchment-lined metal baking pan on a white surface

Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate according to the directions then let it cool for 15 minutes, stirring often.

Melted white chocolate with a stainless steel spoon in a square white bowl on a white surface

Place the heavy whipping cream in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes, until stiff peaks form.

Whisked whipping cream in a stainless steel bowl on a white surface

Fold the melted chocolate and yogurt into the whipped cream.

Dessert bar topping with a rubber spatula in a stainless steel bowl

Pour the chocolate mixture onto the cooled crust.

Crust topped with white chocolate filling in a parchment-lined metal baking pan on a white surface

Sprinkle with 3 tsp of the strawberry powder. Chill for 1 hour. Cut into square pieces and serve chilled garnished with sliced fresh strawberries.

White chocolate strawberry dessert bars with whole strawberries and dried strawberry powder on a long white dish on top of a red and white placemat on a white surface (vertical)

Leftovers

Store leftover white chocolate strawberry dessert bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you know you will have leftovers, it’s best to wait to add the fresh strawberries until you are ready to serve so they don’t get soft.

Recipe

Originally Published On: January 18, 2021

Last Updated On: September 14, 2023

White chocolate strawberry dessert bars with whole strawberries and dried strawberry powder on a long white dish on top of a red and white placemat on a white surface

White Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Bars

Strawberry season just got sweeter with these white chocolate strawberry dessert bars. A perfect light and fluffy dessert for your sweetie.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
dessert bars
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strawberry
|
valentine’s day
|
white chocolate
Dietary Needs:
Nut-Free
Servings: 12 bars
5 from 8 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 oz dried strawberries
  • 4 oz saltine crackers
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 5 1/2 oz white chocolate baking bar
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2 oz strawberries

Recommended Equipment

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F
  • Use a food processor to grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a powder and set aside
  • Add saltines to the food processor and pulse until crumbled and set aside
  • In a medium bowl, mix 1 tbsp of the strawberry powder with the egg white
  • Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute
  • Add the saltines and melted butter and stir to combine
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of a parchment paper-lined square baking dish, making sure to press firmly into place
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes, until golden brown
  • Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes
  • Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate according to the directions then let it cool for 15 minutes, stirring often
  • Place the heavy whipping cream in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes, until stiff peaks form
  • Fold the melted chocolate and yogurt into the whipped cream
  • Pour the chocolate mixture onto the cooled crust and sprinkle with 3 tsp of the strawberry powder
  • Chill for 1 hour
  • Cut into square pieces and serve chilled garnished with sliced fresh strawberries
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Nutrition Facts
White Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
Calories 166 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 122mg5%
Potassium 91mg3%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 145IU3%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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21 thoughts on “White Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Bars”

  2. Neely Moldovan

    Oh these sound so good for Valentines! My husband really loves white choclate and I really want to make something special!

    Reply
  3. Melanie williams

    We love home baking and we are lucky here in the UK to have a fab range of produce available, so I may well pick up some strawberries at the weekend and try these out x

    Reply
  4. Merveille

    I am looking at this dessert and wishing it was summer already! I love strawberries and I have a bunch frozen up from the last harvest, and I am wondering if I can make this dessert with things I currently have. Both ways, I want to give this a try because it looks delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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  7. Miss Farah Al Zadjaly

    5 stars
    This is making me want food even more. I am going to try to make this but most likely replace some of things due to allegries. I never thought of such a dessert. Love blogs like yours. Its really inspiring.

    Reply
  15. Ebony

    This is looks like such a great dessert for an upcoming girls night I’m planning. I can’t wait to try this recipe since strawberries are my favorite fruit!

    Reply

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