Raspberry Squares Recipe

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This refreshing dessert has a rich shortbread-like crust with a creamy center and pretty red gelatin top layer. It’s easy enough for everyday, but cheery enough to dish up for guests, too. —Lois Frazee, Gardnerville, Nevada

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Raspberry Squares Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Yield: 12-16 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups cold water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, pecans and brown sugar; stir in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Chill until firm. Cut into squares. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 262 calories, 16 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 113 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Gelatin Dessert Squares in Taste of Home October/November 2005, p35