Strawberry Lemon Bars

• 2 boxes krusteaz meyer lemon bar mix
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
• 2 packets lemon mixes from krusteaz meyer lemon bar mix
• 2/3 cup water
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon extract
• 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

1. Press both crust packets evenly into baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes.
2. Pour lemon layer over hot crust. Bake 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 45 minutes then transfer to refrigerator and chill at least 2 hours.
3. Using a blender, blend fresh strawberries until pureed. In a mixing bowl, whisk lemon mix packets, water, eggs and strawberry mixture until well blended. Let sit.
4. Beat softened butter on medium speed with an electric or stand mixer for 3 minutes. Add cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt, lemon extract, and heavy cream, increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes.
5. Spread an even layer over chilled bars. Cut into squares.