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!

Rakib Kegn
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Ashley Smith
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These bars are so good! I love the combination of strawberries and lemons.


Abii Jima
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit! They're perfect for any occasion.


Teagan Meyers
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These bars were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Larissa Mancias
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were easy to make and turned out great!


Glen Masai
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These bars were delicious! I love the way the strawberry and lemon flavors complement each other.


Stuart Humphreys
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Janae Ann
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


zubayir ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Munsif Jan
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These bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Amber Bookout
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I was a bit skeptical about the strawberry lemon flavor combination, but I was pleasantly surprised! These bars were delicious.


Chun-Li Street fighter
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These bars were easy to make and turned out so well! I love the combination of strawberry and lemon.


Lerato Mpele
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I'm not usually a fan of shortbread, but these bars were amazing! The strawberry lemon flavor was perfect and the crust was so buttery and flaky.


talha k
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I made these bars for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Hiba Ahmed
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These bars were delicious! The shortbread crust was perfect and the strawberry lemon filling was tart and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aryan Baloch
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I was looking for a new shortbread recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one! The strawberry lemon flavor is so unique and refreshing. The bars were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making these again!


Tahir Gee
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These strawberry lemon shortbread bars were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tart flavors was perfect, and the shortbread crust was buttery and flaky. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be m


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