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Friday, April 15, 2011

EASY STRAWBERRY CREAM DESSERT SQUARES





INGREDIENTS
1
roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookies
2
packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/4
cup sugar
1
cup strawberry topping (from an 11.75-oz jar)
2
eggs
1
container (16 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4
to 6 drops red food color, if desired
Fresh berries, if desired
DIRECTIONS
  • 1Heat oven to 350°F. Press cookie dough evenly into bottom only of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. (If dough is sticky, use floured fingers.)
  • 2In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and 3/4 cup of the strawberry topping with electric mixer on medium-high speed about 1 minute or until well blended. Add eggs; beat about 2 minutes or until well blended and creamy. Spread evenly over crust in pan.
  • 3Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool 1 hour. Center will sink slightly as it cools.
  • 4In medium bowl, mix whipped topping, food color and remaining 1/4 cup strawberry topping. Spread topping mixture over cooled cream cheese layer. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until set. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Garnish each serving with fresh berries. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert.