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    Strawberry Dessert Squares


    Source of Recipe


    Dine Without Whine

    List of Ingredients




    Crust
    1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker� sugar cookie mix
    1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
    1 egg

    Filling
    1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
    1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
    Topping
    4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
    1/2 cup sugar
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
    1/3 cup water
    10 to 12 drops red food color, if desired

    Recipe



    1. Heat oven to 350�F. Spray bottom only of 15�10x1- or 13�9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

    2. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping.

    3. In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cool 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries. Spoon topping over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

    Nutrition Information:
    1 Serving: Calories 270 (Calories from Fat 120); Total Fat 13g (Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 150mg; Total Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 24g); Protein 3g


 

 

 


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