Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
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.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.
4
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.
5
Spread preserves over shortbread. Pour cream cheese mixture over preserves, spreading to edges.
6
Bake 28 to 32 more minutes or until set. Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Cover and chill 4 to 8 hours.
7
Cut into bars; garnish, if desired.
8
Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest, divided, 3/4 cup cold butter, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars

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