INGREDIENTS
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For the crust:
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2¼ sticks (18 tbsp.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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½ cup sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp. salt
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For the strawberry lemon layer:
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3 cups sugar
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tbsp. lemon zest
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¼ tsp. salt
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3 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen, thawed
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6 large egg whites
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2 large eggs
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1 1/3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
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*This recipe can be halved and baked in an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with a reduced baking time of 25-30 minutes for the strawberry lemon layer.