Raspberry Lemon Bars!

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1 c. butter, softened

2 c. flour                               

1/4 c. brown sugar 

1/2 t. salt

3/4 c. raspberry jam

2 c. fresh raspberries                                    

8 oz. cream cheese, softened                                    

1/2 c. sugar                                   

1T. flour                                  

1 egg + 1 egg yolk                                    

2 lemons, zested and juiced                                    

1 t. vanilla

 

Beat 1 c. butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in 2 cups flour, brown sugar, and salt until combined. Press mixture evenly onto the bottom of a foil-lined baking pan. Bake about 20 minutes or until set and light brown. Cool for 5 minutes.  Carefully spread jam evenly over crust. Sprinkle with raspberries.  For the filling, in a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon flour until combined. Beat in egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Pour filling over raspberries.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 hour. Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.