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Title: Strawberry-Lime Squares
Categories: Dessert Lowfat
Yield: 9 Servings
| CRUST | ||
| 2/3 | c | Graham cracker crumbs |
| 2 | tb | Honey |
| FILLING | ||
| 16 | oz | FF Cream Cheese, softened |
| 1 1/2 | c | Powdered sugar |
| 2 | ts | Grated lime peel |
| 8 | oz | FF frozen whipped topping thawed |
| TOPPING | ||
| 3/4 | c | Sugar |
| 1 | tb | Cornstarch |
| 3/4 | c | Fresh lime juice |
| 4 | c | Fresh ripe strawberries, quartered lengthwise |
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 8 inch square (2 quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In food processor bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and honey, mix until crumbly and well blended. Press in bottom of prepared baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes OR until set. Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and lime peel, mix well. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Spread over the cooled crust. Freeze at least two hours or overnight before serving.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, mixing well, add lime juice and cook over medium heat until mixture is bubbly and thickened. Cool 10 minutes. Stir in the sliced strawberries.
To serve, cut dessert into nine squares, place on individual dessert plates. Top each square with strawberry mixture just before serving.
If this dessert has ben frozen overnight, remove from freezer and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
++ Typed but not tested ++ ++ Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ++
From: Gail Shipp Date: 05-20-98 (10:48) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking
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