Name: Creamy Layered Lemon Squares
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted; 1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened; 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided; 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided; 1-1/2 cups boiling water; 1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin; 2 cups ice cubes

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4 Hr(s) 30 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

30 Min(s) Prep

4 Hr(s) Cook

Combine sweet berry and bright citrus tastes with our Creamy Layered Lemon Squares. Lemon gelatin and strawberries meet in these layered lemon squares.

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20 servings

Original recipe yields 20 servings

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup sugar, divided

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided

1-1/2 cups boiling water

1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin

2 cups ice cubes

Let's Make It

Combine graham crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish.

Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Whisk in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Top with 2 cups strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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 gelatin is thickened. Whisk in remaining COOL WHIP; spread over strawberry layer in dish.

Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Serve topped with remaining strawberries.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Sweets can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions.

Tip 2

How to Soften Cream Cheese

Place completely unwrapped packages of cream cheese in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 20 sec. or just until softened.

Tip 3

Substitute

Prepare using 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin.

Nutrition

Calories

230

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g

18%

Saturated Fat 9g

45%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 30mg

10%

Sodium 190mg

Total Carbohydrates 25g

Dietary Fiber less than 1g

Sugars 18g

36%

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

15%

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

20 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.