Thursday, May 8, 2014

Strawberry and Cream Bars

I made these beauties for a Relief Society party.  I had to take a picture of the edge ones that I left at home for Joe when I got home because there wasn't a single one left.  So I apologize in advance for the not so great quality picture.  But that's how good these are.  Really.  And they use fresh fruit and are like a cheesecake base.  Fantastic!  Enjoy!
Strawberry and Cream Bars
Recipe by: Cookies and Cups
1 box vanilla cake mix (18.25 oz, 1 lb)
1/3 cup butter, room temperature
2 eggs, divided
3 cups sliced strawberries
8 oz cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Preheat oven to 350°.  Spray 9x13 with cooking spray.  In large bowl combine butter, one egg and cake mix. Mixture will be stiff. I used my hands to combine the dough.  Reserve 1 cup of mixture for topping and set aside.  Press the remaining mixture in the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.  While crust is baking, slice the strawberries into approx 1/4" slices.  In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and remaining egg until smooth.  Spread cream cheese mixture over top the partially baked crust.  Evenly arrange the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese mixture and the sprinkle with remaining crust.  Bake for 25-30 minutes until center is set and crumbs on top turn golden brown.  Cool completely on wire rack and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

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