Lemon Curd & Strawberry Jam Swirl Bars

How To Make Lemon Curd & Strawberry Preserve Swirl Bars
Bright, tangy, and perfectly sweet, these delightful bars feature a swirl of Tiptree Lemon Curd and Tiptree Little Scarlet atop a buttery shortbread crust. A perfect spring treat!
Ingredients you'll need:
For the Shortbread Crust:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
For the Filling:
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¾ cup Tiptree Lemon Curd
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½ cup Tiptree Little Scarlet
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2 large eggs
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Crust & Crumble Topping
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Press two-thirds of the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the crust. Set aside the remaining one-third of the mixture for the crumble topping. Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Step 2: Make the Filling
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
Step 3: Swirl the Jam & Lemon Curd
Dollop spoonfuls of Tiptree Lemon Curd and Tiptree Little Scarlet over the filling. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl them together, creating a marbled effect.
Step 4: Add the Crumble Topping & Bake
Sprinkle the reserved shortbread crumble evenly over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set and the crumble topping is golden brown.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve at room temperature or chilled.
Serving & Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
About Tiptree
All Tiptree products are crafted without artificial preservatives or GMOs. With over 100 years of expertise, their small-batch preserves and curds ensure exceptional quality and flavor in every bite!