Name: Lemon-Cream Cheese Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 30 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 2 cups); 3 Tbsp. margarine, melted; 3/4 cup boiling water; 1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin; 1 cup ice cubes; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided; 1 cup fresh blueberries

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4 Hr(s) 15 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

15 Min(s) Prep

4 Hr(s) Cook

Enjoy Lemon-Cream Cheese Squares for dessert. These dessert bars feature shortbread topped with a lemony mixture of cream cheese and COOL WHIP Whipped Topping. Serve these Lemon-Cream Cheese Squares whenever, wherever!

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

30 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 2 cups)

3 Tbsp. margarine, melted

3/4 cup boiling water

1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin

1 cup ice cubes

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

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

1 cup fresh blueberries

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Let's Make It

Line 13x9-inch pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix cookie crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice; stir until melted. Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in gelatin. Whisk in 2 cups COOL WHIP; pour over crust.

Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Serve topped with remaining COOL WHIP and berries.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Sweets, such as these tart lemony squares, can fit into a balanced diet on occasion.

Tip 2

Variation

Prepare using JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries.

Nutrition

Calories

210

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g

17%

Saturated Fat 7g

35%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 180mg

Total Carbohydrates 22g

Dietary Fiber less than 1g

Sugars 14g

28%

Protein 2g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

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

servings

16 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.