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     Strawberry-Lemon Shortbread Bars

Category   Desserts - Breads
Sub Category   None
Servings   4 dozen
Preptime   20 mins.

Ingredients
2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 tsp. lemon zest, divided
3/4 cup cold butter
2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 cup strawberry preserves
 
Garnishes- sweetened whipped cream, fresh strawberry slices

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Stir together flour, powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp. lemon zest in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 inch pan.
Bake at 350 for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixter 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 tsp. 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.


Originally Submitted
6/8/2011





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