Strawberry Lemon Bars

Name: Strawberry Lemon Bars
Ingredients: 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

The Daily Meal Contributors|April 21, 2017 12:29 pm EST

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Photo and recipe courtesy of Krusteaz

Servings

12

Ingredients

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

Directions

Press both crust packets evenly into baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
Spread an even layer over chilled bars. Cut into squares.