Creamy Layered Lemon Squares
Creamy lemon and fresh strawberry layers make every bite of this gelatin dessert recipe delicious! And since it makes 20 servings, it's perfect for a party.
Prep time30 min
Total time4hr 30min
ServingsMakes 20 servings.
Ingredients
- 16 HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, finely crushed (about 2 cups crumbs)
- ½ cup butter or margarine, melted
- ½ cup sugar, divided
- 1½ pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese (12 oz.), softened
- 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries, sliced (about 3 cups), divided
- 1½ cups boiling water
- 1 pkg. (6 oz.) lemon gelatin
- 2 cups ice cubes
Preparation
- Combine graham crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup sugar; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish.
- Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in medium bowl with mixer until well blended. Whisk in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping; spread over crust. Top with 2 cups strawberries. Refrigerate.
- Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice cubes; stir until melted. Refrigerate 5 min. or until thickened. Whisk in remaining whipped topping; spread over strawberry layer.
- Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Serve topped with remaining strawberries.
Recipe Tips
- Size-Wise
Sweets can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions. - How to Soften the Cream Cheese
Place completely unwrapped packages of cream cheese in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 20 sec. or just until softened.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 240 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 14g | |
| Saturated fat 8g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | |
| Sodium 190mg | |
| Carbohydrate 29g | |
| Dietary fiber 0g | |
| Total sugars 20g | |
| Added sugars 18g | |
| Protein 2g | |
| Vitamin A | 10 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 15 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 2 %DV |
| Iron | 0 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
