STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DESSERT SQUARES

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I 've made this dessert many times. It's so delectable. You keep remembering that it's in the refrigerator and that you need to get another piece until it's all gone! Everyone wants the recipe!

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST:
1 pouch (1 lb. 1.5 oz.) betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 c butter, unsalted
1 egg
FILLING:
1 c white vanilla baking chips (6 oz.)
1 pkg cream cheese, softened (8 oz.)
TOPPING:
4 c sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/3 c water
10 to 12 drops of red food coloring (opt.)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom only of a 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan or a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • 2. In a small microwavable bowl, microwave the baking chips uncovered on high for 45 - 60 seconds or until the chips are melted and can be stirred, till smooth.
  • 3. In a medium bowl. beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making the topping.
  • 4. In a small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In a 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture boils and thickens. Stir in the food coloring (optional). Cool for 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups of strawberries. Spoon topping over filling.
  • 5. Refrigerate for an hour or until it sets. Refrigerate the leftovers, covered.

Anthony Montanez
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I'll have to give these dessert squares a try.


Letty Ndala
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I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of strawberries and cream.


Joydeb Bepari
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I'm willing to try these dessert squares.


Oluwakemi Musa
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I'm going to make these dessert squares for my next party.


Istifanus Rejoice
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These dessert squares look amazing!


Chendle Sanderlin
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I can't wait to try these dessert squares!


Icekey Zona
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These dessert squares are the perfect summer treat!


Teghan Griswold
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I'm definitely going to make these dessert squares again!


joel Betancourt Roman
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These dessert squares are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can do it.


Md Reyas
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I love how these dessert squares look! They're so pretty and perfect for a party.


ba ni
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These dessert squares are a great way to use up leftover strawberries.


Grace Costantine
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I had some trouble getting the crust to set properly, but the dessert squares still tasted great.


ahmar zafar
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These dessert squares were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Isaac Robless
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I love the combination of strawberries and cream in these dessert squares. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Ghazanfar Rizwan
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.


Nsrat M
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved these dessert squares! The cream filling is so rich and flavorful.


Faizullah Ullah
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These dessert squares are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, and the strawberry cream filling is to die for.


Nasruu Manzaa
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Zykeria Bellamy
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These strawberry and cream dessert squares were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.