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Lemon Strawberry Cream Cheese Bars

These lemon strawberry cream cheese bars makea perfect snack or summer dessert. If you are looking for something sweet but simple to enjoy, try these! You don’t even need a fork!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • ¾ cup Bisquick
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 6 tbsp butter (cold, cut into pieces)

Lemon Strawberry Cream Cheese Bar

  • 2-8 ounce blocks cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (room temperature)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • ¾ cup strawberry preserve
  • Lemon slices and sliced strawberries (for garnishing)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a square baking pan.
  • Using a food processor, lightly pulse three-quarters of a cup of Bisquick, one-quarter cup of powdered sugar, and one-half teaspoon of lemon zest. Add six tablespoons of butter pieces and pulse until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for twenty minutes, or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool for at least ten minutes.
  • With an electric mixer, beat together two packages of cream cheese, one-quarter of a cup of Greek yogurt, and one-half of a cup of granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in two large eggs and one large egg yolk until just blended. Mix in one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, two teaspoons of cornstarch, one-quarter of a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and two teaspoons of lemon zest. Beat well.
  • Spread three-quarters of a cup of strawberry preserves over the cooled crust. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the preserves and spread evenly.
  • Bake for an additional thirty minutes, or until the cheesecake appears set.
  • Allow to cool for at least one hour and then cover and chill in the refrigerator for an additional four hours.
  • Cut into bars and garnish with lemon and fresh strawberry slices.
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