Sunday, July 27, 2008

Strawberry/Raspberry Dessert

Crust:
2 C. flour
1/2 C. brown sugar
1 C. butter or margarine
1/2 C. nuts
Mix like pie dough. Pat in 9x13 pan. Bake @ 275 for 15 minutes. Cool, crumble, press 3/4 in bottom of pan.
Cream Cheese layer:
2 8 oz cream cheese*
1 C. powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
8 oz whipped topping*
Cream together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread on crust.
Fruit topping:
1 pkg strawberry or raspberry Danish Dessert
1 3/4 C. cold water or juice
10 oz or more of strawberries or raspberries or a mix of berries
In medium sized pan, mix Danish Dessert and water, stirring constantly bring to a boil. Let boil one minute. Cool slightly, gently mix in berries. Spread on top of cream cheese.
Sprinkle remaining crust on top.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy.
*I have used low fat and non fat and it doesn't seem to affect the consistancy, just the carbs.