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Kiwi Dessert Squares

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

In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in the butter until
crumbly. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. a 1-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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 14, 2008

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Kiwi Dessert Squares cont.

Remove from the heat; stir in orange extract. Cool completely. In a large
mixing 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.

Yield: 28 servings.