LEMON-BLUEBERRY GOOEY CHESS SQUARES

Lemon-Blueberry Gooey Chess Squares image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, divided
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
2 cups fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed, drained, and patted dry

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in middle of oven; spray the bottom only of a 13x9 inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Melt ½ cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
In a big bowl beat the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg using an electric mixer set on medium speed until well blended (will come together as a thick dough).
Pat the dough evenly into the prepared pan; set aside.
Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan set over low heat.
In a big bowl beat the cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest with a electric mixer set on medium speed until blended and smooth.
Add in melted butter and remaining 3 eggs; blend until smooth.
Add in the powdered sugar; blend until smooth; stir in the blueberries.
Spread lemon-blueberry mixture over prepared crust.
Bake 42-45 minutes (do not overbake, bars should be slightly gooey).
Transfer pan to a wire rack; cool completely.
Cut into bars; cover and store in the refrigerator.