Zucchini Cream Bars

Acquire all necessary ingredients.

Heat a large pot of water over medium heat and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the zucchini in the boiling water until it reaches your desired level of tenderness, approximately 5 minutes. Remove the zucchini from the water with a colander and let it drain in the sink before allowing it to cool down.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a standard 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and a half-cup of softened butter. Use an electric mixer or your hands to blend the ingredients until they form a crumbly mixture that is well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.

Measure out 3 cups of cooked and mashed zucchini. Place the zucchini in a blender or food processor, followed by 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1/4 cup of flour, 1 tablespoon of softened butter, and the contents of a vanilla extract bottle. Blend the mixture on high speed for about 1 minute, or until it reaches a smooth and pureed consistency.

Pour the blended mixture over the crust. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the filling.

Place your dessert in the preheated oven and bake until the middle is set, approximately 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before refrigerating it for later slicing.