Strawberry Dessert Recipe: Strawberry-Cream Cheese Dessert

Strawberry-Cream Cheese Dessert

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 (3.5-ounce) package strawberry gelatin
• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 packet powdered whipped topping, prepared according to package directions

Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, pecans and sugar. Press the mixture into an 8-inch square pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool.
3. Prepare strawberry gelatin according to the package directions; refrigerate until thickened. Stir strawberries into the gelatin. Spoon the gelatin mixture over the crust and refrigerate until firm.
4. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add prepared whipped topping to cream cheese mixture and beat until fluffy.
5. Spread topping mixture over strawberry filling; refrigerate 3 hours. Cut into squares to serve.

Makes 8 servings.