Strawberry Lemonade Bars

Like a traditional lemon square...but, pink!  These are super tasty!  Thanks to Pinterest and this blog for the recipe!

Strawberry Lemonade Bars

Crust
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c butter, room temperature
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

Filling
1 c fresh lemon juice
2-3 tsp lemon zest
1/2 c pureed strawberries (about 3/4 cup berries)
1 1/4 c sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350.  Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan.

For the crust - in a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter, until smooth and fluffy.  Working at a low speed, gradually beat in flour and salt until mixture is crumbly.  Pour into prepared pan an dpress into an even layer.  Bake for about 17 minutes, until set at the edges.

While the crust bakes, prepare the filling.  In the bowl of a food processor, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, strawberry puree, sugar, and eggs.  Process until smooth.  Add in flour, baking powder, and salt.  Pulse until smooth.

Gently pour the filling over the hot crust.  Return the pan to the oven and bake for 23-26 minutes, until the filling is set (there will look like there is a crust on top). 

Sprinkle the bars with powdered sugar.  Cool completely before slicing with a damp knife.  Store bars in the refridgerator.