Scrumptious Strawberry Pie Bars

1 . Stage

Place a large metal bowl and beaters from an electric mixer in the freezer.

2 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.

3 . Stage

Mix crushed graham crackers, butter, white sugar, shortening, and cinnamon in a bowl until well blended. Press into the prepared pan to make crust.

4 . Stage

Bake crust in the preheated oven until set, about 7 minutes. Let cool, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Transfer to the freezer and chill until cool to the touch.

5 . Stage

Beat heavy cream in chilled bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Beat in confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Add vanilla extract; continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

6 . Stage

Arrange 1 layer of strawberries over chilled crust. Add 1 layer of whipped cream. Repeat with a second layer of strawberries and whipped cream. Top with remaining strawberries. Drizzle strawberry syrup on top.

7 . Stage

Refrigerate pie until set, about 1 hour. Cut into 9 pieces before serving.