Step 1: Prepare the Baking Dish

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Lightly grease a 7×11-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or line it with parchment paper. This helps with easy removal and cleanup.

Step 2: Make the Crust and Topping

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
• Add the chilled, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until the texture is crumbly. If you don’t have a pastry cutter, you can use your hands, rubbing the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Reserve ¾ cup of the mixture for the topping.
• Press the remaining crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while you make the filling.

Step 3: Prepare the Filling

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, sour cream, flour, and salt until smooth.
• Gently fold in the diced strawberries, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 4: Assemble and Bake

• Pour the filling evenly over the pre-baked crust.
• Sprinkle the reserved ¾ cup of crust mixture evenly over the top.
• Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

• Let the bars cool for at least 1 hour before cutting. This helps the filling firm up, making slicing easier.
• Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.