CRANBERRY GRAHAM SQUARES

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From Davidson, Saskatchewan, H. Stevenson writes, "This pretty layered dessert is refreshingly creamy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted, divided
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1-1/2 cups cranberries
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons cold water
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 1/2 cup butter; reserve 1/2 cup. Press the remaining crumbs into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Chill. Meanwhile, cook pudding according to package directions; cool for 5 minutes. Spread over crust. Chill. , In a saucepan over medium heat, cook cranberries, raisins and water until berries pop, about 5-10 minutes. Stir in remaining sugar. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in remaining butter. Cool to room temperature. , Spread cranberry mixture over pudding layer. Prepare whipped topping according to package directions; spread over cranberry layer. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Chill for at least 6 hours. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

Clark Jordans
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These squares were a bit too dry for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough butter in the crust.


Zamair Hassan
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I would have liked the cranberry filling to be a bit thicker, but overall these squares were delicious.


wr ratul
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These squares were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I can't wait to make them again for my next party.


Zahid Ali sarki Zahid ali sarki
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The cranberry graham squares were delicious! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was tart and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors.


Chisom Aboma
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's because I used a different brand of cranberry sauce. Next time I'll try using a less sweet brand.


Patrick De01eagle
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I'm not a big fan of cranberry desserts, but these squares were a pleasant surprise. The graham cracker crust was the perfect complement to the tart cranberries.


BUNMI SILADE
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These squares were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I brought them to a potluck and they were a big hit.


Pepper Garcia
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The cranberry graham squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but I added a dollop of whipped cream on top and it helped to balance out the flavors.


Zeydrin Temenos
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These squares were a bit too dry for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough butter in the crust.


JUDE KUTSE DEPROF
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I would have liked the cranberry filling to be a bit thicker, but overall these squares were delicious.


Leann Sustaita
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The cranberry graham squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Francis Maass
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These squares were easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Karley Rickett
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squares turned out perfectly. They were a big hit at my holiday party.


Didi Jojo
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These squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Sarah Bentley
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The cranberry graham squares were delicious! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was tart and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors.


Saeed Khoja
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These squares were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cranberry filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making these again for my holiday gatherings.


Alicia Darrough
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberry desserts, but these squares were a pleasant surprise. The graham cracker crust was the perfect complement to the tart cranberries. I'll definitely be making these again.


Musharraf Marikkar
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These cranberry graham squares were a hit! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet graham cracker crust was perfect. I added a dollop of whipped cream on top, and it was heavenly.