KIWI DESSERT SQUARES

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Be ready to share the recipe for this do-ahead dessert for a large group. It's a real eyecatcher with taste to match! -Marlene Muckenhirn Delano, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 28 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
CITRUS GLAZE:
6 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
TOPPING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons orange extract
4 kiwifruit, peeled
14 fresh strawberries, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-19 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in orange extract. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and orange extract until smooth. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes. Cut into 28 squares., Cut each kiwi into seven slices. Place a kiwi slice in the middle of each square; top each with a strawberry half. Brush with glaze; refrigerate until set.

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Jamshad Mobile zone
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I'm not a huge fan of kiwi, but I still enjoyed these squares. The crust is amazing!


Kendell Williams
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Julien Ricard
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I love the combination of kiwi and cream cheese in these squares. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ezra
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making these again.


Snothile Ngema
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I'm not a huge fan of kiwi, but I still enjoyed these squares. The crust is amazing!


Akol Dhumdit
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Srth Pabi
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I love the combination of kiwi and cream cheese in these squares. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Maria Skippers
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making these again.


Aurangzaib Zaib
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I'm not a huge fan of kiwi, but I still enjoyed these squares. The crust is amazing!


HamzaSardar
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Nkhenzani Sbongile Ngobeni
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Mickey Miya
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I love these kiwi dessert squares! They are the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


irfan Mughal
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Atif Ail
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I made these yesterday and they were a hit! I used fresh strawberries instead of kiwi and they were still delicious. The crust is the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these ag