Luscious Lime Angel Squares

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

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."

Ingredients

1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided

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 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 139 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Luscious Lime Angel Squares in Light & Tasty April/May 2003

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pattygray11

Oct 23, 2018

I like this but in the nutrition information it shows 0 grams of sugar. Yet the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar.
sharon colclasure

Jun 22, 2011

Very refreshing and easy to make
S.Brunet

May 29, 2011

I have been making this recipe since it was first published. It never fails to receive compliments and requests for the recipe. It's a summer favorite for our family!
sschedlbauer51

Apr 24, 2011

nice & easy light dessert. Great to follow an Easter dinner. I will try it with other flavors.
twotoes

Sep 21, 2008

I used strawberry flavored gelatin and added fresh strawberries. I also used splenda instead of sugar.j2toes
jbeaudin

Apr 11, 2008

I made this for a church meeting potluck, and it was very well received. The ladies loved it ! It is nice and light to follow a big meal
jgeliske

Mar 27, 2008

Very good!!!Judi
sharlymann

Mar 16, 2008

sent to rita
mforeman

Mar 7, 2008

This is so easy to change to a sugar-free dessert. I changed the lime jell-o to strawberry and exchanged the lemon with some strawberry puree and topped it with a fresh strawberry. Thanks from all our many diabetic friends. Mary Foreman [email protected]
Beverly Tipton

Mar 7, 2008

This is a terrific easy dessert! I have had many comments when this was served. Thank for the great recipes!! Beverly Tipton [email protected]