Strawberry Bars (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water.
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1/4 cup sugar.
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2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped with no tops.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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2 large eggs.
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1/2 cup sour cream.
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1 cup sugar.
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2 packs (8 oz each) cream cheese, all soft.
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1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
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1/4 cup sugar.
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1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers.
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1 tablespoon lemon juice.
# Steps To Make It:
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Slice into squares and dig in.
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Once cold, add the topping onto your bars.
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Let your strawberry mix cool all the way.
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Pour in the cornstarch water and cook till it's thick.
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In a small pot, heat strawberries with sugar and lemon until juicy.
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Chill for four hours in the fridge.
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Leave it out till it's not warm.
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Pop it in your oven for 35-40 min. You want the middle set.
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Pour the mix on top of the cooled cookie crust.
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Drop eggs in, one by one, mixing each in.
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Toss in sugar, sour cream, and the vanilla. Mix.
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Whip the cream cheese so it's super smooth.
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Bake your crust for ten min then let it chill.
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Combine the butter, crumbs, and sugar then press into your pan.
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Line your 9x13 pan with a piece of parchment.
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Crank up the oven to 325°F (163°C).
# Extra Notes:
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Keep bars chilled up to five days. Freeze them (just don't add the fruit topping yet) for longer.