Strawberry Lemonade Bars

Makes 24 bars. 

Crust:
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling:1 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
3/4 cups strawberries, hulled 
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Crust: 
In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter, until smooth and fluffy. Working at a low speed, gradually beat in flour and salt until combine. Dump into prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake for about 15 minutes, until set at the edges.

Filling:
While the crust bakes, prepare the filling.  In the bowl of a food processor, add strawberries and lemon juice and pulse until pureed. Add lemon zest, sugar, and eggs and process until smooth. Add in flour, baking powder and salt, then pulse until smooth.

Gently pour the filling over the hot crust when it has finished baking. Return pan to oven and bake for 23-26 minutes, until the filling is set. The top will be beginning to brown very lightly. 

Cool completely before slicing and use a damp knife to ensure clean slices. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Store bars in the refrigerator.