Creamy Layered Lemon Squares

Name: Creamy Layered Lemon Squares
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 16 HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, finely crushed (about 2 cups crumbs); ½ cup butter or margarine, melted; ½ cup sugar, divided; 1½ pkg. brick cream cheese (12 oz.), softened; 1 tub frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided; 1 lb. strawberries, sliced (about 3 cups), divided; 1½ cups water; 1 pkg. lemon gelatin; 2 cups ice cubes

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 time:

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Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 20 servings.

Ingredient list

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

Directions

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.