STRAWBERRY LEMON SHORTBREAD BARS

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Okay, I am really having a serious sweet tooth attack! These will wow your friends and have them asking for the recipe. Putting here so I will make them asap! Adapted from Southern Living magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 siwb

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon lemon zest, divided
3/4 cup cold butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup strawberry preserves
sweetened whipped cream (to garnish)
fresh strawberry slices (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Stir together flour, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat just until blended after each addition. Stir in fresh lemon juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoons lemon zest, beating well.
  • Spread preserves over shortbread. Pour cream cheese mixture over preserves, spreading to edges.
  • Bake 28 to 32 more minutes or until set. Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Cover and chill 4 to 8 hours.
  • Cut into bars; garnish, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

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