18+ 4th Of July Festive Bars Recipe Savor The Mouthwatering Goodness!

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the filling:

• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
4. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Slowly add in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
6. Arrange the strawberries and blueberries on top of the cream cheese mixture in an alternating pattern, creating a red, white, and blue design.
7. Chill the bars in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

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