Strawberry-Filled Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

Strawberry-Filled Lemon Cream Cheese Bars
135 min.
32
167kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with our Strawberry-Filled Lemon Cream Cheese Bars! Perfect for any occasion, these bars are a refreshing treat that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. With a buttery almond crust, a creamy lemon filling, and a luscious strawberry preserve layer, each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy goodness.

Whether you're hosting a summer gathering, a cozy family get-together, or simply looking for a delicious snack, these bars are sure to be a hit. The vibrant colors and inviting aroma will draw everyone in, while the creamy texture and fruity filling will keep them coming back for more. Plus, with only 167 calories per serving, you can enjoy these treats without the guilt!

Easy to prepare and ready in just over two hours, these Strawberry-Filled Lemon Cream Cheese Bars are a fantastic addition to your dessert repertoire. The combination of cream cheese and margarita mix creates a unique flavor profile that perfectly complements the strawberry preserves, making each bar a delightful surprise. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds finely chopped
  • oz cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup margarita cocktail frozen thawed
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • cup strawberry jam 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • box cake mix yellow betty crocker® supermoist®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease 13x9-inch pan.
  2. Place cake mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until crumbly.
  3. Add almonds; mix well. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan. Stir preserves until smooth; carefully spread over base.
  4. In same bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, salt and egg with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended.
  5. Add margarita mix; beat at low speed until blended. Carefully pour filling over base.
  6. Sprinkle reserved base mixture over filling.
  7. Bake 34 to 41 minutes or until edges begin to brown and center is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  8. Cut into bars. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories167kcal
Protein4.38%
Fat37.32%
Carbs58.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.41
Glycemic Load
5.72
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.8426086928533%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Catechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:167.02kcal
8.35%
Fat:7.01g
10.78%
Saturated Fat:2.42g
15.1%
Carbohydrates:24.64g
8.21%
Net Carbohydrates:24.02g
8.73%
Sugar:14.86g
16.51%
Cholesterol:12.27mg
4.09%
Sodium:190.43mg
8.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.85g
3.71%
Phosphorus:75.03mg
7.5%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.13%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.88%
Calcium:51.1mg
5.11%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.7%
Vitamin A:229.5IU
4.59%
Folate:16.24µg
4.06%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.59%
Selenium:2.16µg
3.09%
Iron:0.55mg
3.05%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.62%
Fiber:0.62g
2.47%
Copper:0.05mg
2.45%
Magnesium:9.2mg
2.3%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.4%
Potassium:45.97mg
1.31%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.23%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.2%
Vitamin C:0.94mg
1.14%