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Luscious Lime Angel Squares

Name: Luscious Lime Angel Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches), cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (4-1/2 cups); Lime slices, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023

A creamy lime topping turns angel food cake into these yummy squares that are perfect for potlucks or picnics. "You can eat a piece of this light and airy dessert without feeling one bit guilty," notes Beverly Marshall of Orting, Washington. "I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe. It is super-easy to make."

Luscious Lime Angel Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (4-1/2 cups)
Lime slices, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate until mixture just begins to thicken, about 35 minutes. Place cake cubes in a greased 13x9-in. dish.

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar, lemon juice and zest. Add gelatin mixture; beat until combined. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping.
Spread over top of cake, covering completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; top with remaining whipped topping. If desired, garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 147 calories, 8g fat (6g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Luscious Lime Angel Squares

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