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Strawbery Lemon Shortbread Bars
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Strawbery Lemon Shortbread Bars

Moist, dense, tangy, and sweet, these Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars are a tasty fruit treat that’s perfect for summertime!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Chill Time
6 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour *all purpose
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon peel *grated
  • 3/4 cup butter *cold
  • 16 oz cream cheese *softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup Strawberry Preserves
  • Whipped Cream optional, for garnish
  • strawberry optional, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and lemon peel.
  3. Cut in butter using a pastry blender, or using two table knives (pulling them through the butter in opposite directions)
  4. Cut mixture until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the baking pan.
  5. Bake in oven for about 20-22 minutes, or until light brown.
  6. In a different bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar.
  7. Add in the egg, one at a time, followed by the lemon juice.
  8. When crust is done baking, remove from oven and spread strawberry preserves on top.
  9. Next, spread the cream cheese layer on top of the strawberry layer.
  10. Place pan back into oven for an additional 30 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and allow to cool for one hour.
  12. Place in refrigerator for 6-8 hours.
  13. Cut into bars and chill when not serving.