Southern Summer Gooey Squares
Each bite of these Southern Summer Gooey Squares is bursting with fresh summer flavors that will brighten your day no matter what time of year. These dessert bars are a fruity twist on classic southern chess squares that include flavors of blueberry and lemon. It's a cake mix recipe that's super simple to throw together, and you won't be able to just eat one of them. Make these delicious bars next time you want a refreshing summer treat.
Cooking Time55 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon, divided
- 1 box yellow, butter, or lemon cake mix
- 4 eggs, divided
- 1 stick butter or margarine, softened
- 2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a bowl, combine blueberries with sugar, lemon juice and half of the lemon zest. Set aside.
- Mix cake mix with 1 egg, softened butter and the remaining lemon zest. Pat into a buttered and floured 13x9-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat confectioners' sugar with cream cheese and remaining 3 eggs with a hand-held electric mixer until smooth. Gently stir in blueberry mixture; pour over the cake mixture.
- Bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, or until browned. Let cool completely; chill and cut into squares.
- Serve with fresh blueberries and a dusting of confectioners' sugar, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
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