Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350.

Step 2

Line a 9x5" bread loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the shortbread: butter, powdered sugar, flour and salt. Work the butter into the dough using a pastry blender, two knives, or your finger tips. The butter should be well-incorporated and the size of rice grains.

Step 4

Press the dough into the bread loaf pan (use extra flour if its sticky!)

Step 5

Bake for 25 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown around the edges.

Step 6

Let cool completely.

Step 7

Meanwhile, beat together the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the Pimm's in a small bowl.

Step 8

Hull, and slice the strawberries. Toss in a bowl with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons Pimm's and 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar.

Step 9

Frost the bars with the cream cheese, decorate with strawberries, slice in half and serve.