Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares

Name: Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters butter or margarine, softened; 2 Tbsps cornstarch; 227 grams package cream cheese, softened; 1 egg; 170 grams cup white vanilla baking chips; 10 drops red food color, if desired; 946 milliliters sliced fresh strawberries; 118 milliliters sugar; 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty sugar cookie mix; 79 milliliters water

Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 20. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 2g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 161 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up water, egg, cream cheese, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Heat oven to 350F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1- or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly in bottom of pan.

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Cooking Spray

Cookie Mix

Butter

Dough

Egg

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Bowl

Oven

Frying Pan

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

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Oven

In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended.

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Baking Pieces

Cream Cheese

French Fries

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Bowl

Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping.

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Crust

In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cool 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries. Spoon topping over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

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Strawberries