Strawberry Custard Bars

Strawberry Custard Bars have a buttery crust, a super creamy custard-like filling with lots of chopped strawberries, and a cream cheese topping with a little tang.

Strawberry Custard Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup cold butter, cut into cubes

Filling

• 2 cups sugar
• 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 5 cups chopped strawberries, fresh or frozen

Topping

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or Cool whip

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine flour and sugar. Cut butter in with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
2. While crust is baking, make filling. Stir together sugar and flour in a large bowl.
3. Whisk in cream and eggs. 
4. Stir in strawberries. Pour over crust and bake for about 45 minutes or until custard is set. Let cool.
5. To make topping, use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread mixture on top of filling. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into squares. Store in refrigerator.

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