"Buttery almond streusel tops the luscious, raspberry-studded lemon cream in these very special bars. If desired, an icing made with 1 cup powdered sugar and 3 teaspoons lemon juice may be drizzled over the cooled bars.?Jeanne Holt, Saint Paul, Minnesota..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup shortening
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1/3 cup butter, softened
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1-1/4 cups sugar
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3 eggs
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup lemon curd
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1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
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1 cup fresh raspberries
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STREUSEL:
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/3 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
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1/4 cup cold butter
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ICING:
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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4 teaspoons lemon juice