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Strawberry Cream Bars

Layers of buttery crust, whipped cream cheese filling, and bright berries. Starts with brown sugar crust baked till firm but not browned. Cream cheese smoothness cuts through sweet powdered sugar, folded with whipped topping for lightness. Strawberries macerated in sugar and lemon juice to draw out syrup—don't waste the syrup, it holds the concentrated fruit punch. Draining berries crucial to avoid soggy layers. Top fresh whipped topping for final chill. Refrigerate to set flavors and texture. Easy substitutions from pantry staples and tips to recognize crust doneness and creaminess for stable bars.