pwhayes 05-29-99 5:36 AM
Strawberry Lime Squares
Crust:
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons honey
Filling:
2 (8-oz.) pkg. fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 (8-oz.) container frozen fat-free whipped topping,thawed
Topping:
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 pints (4 cups) fresh strawberries, quartered lengthwise
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In small bowl or food processor bowl with metal blade combine graham cracker crumbs and honey; mix or process until crumbly and well blended. Press in bottom of sprayed baking dish.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and lime peel; mix well.
Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
Freeze at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
In small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; mix well. Add lime juice; cook and stir until bubbly and thickened.
Cool 5 minutes. Stir in strawberries.
To serve, cut dessert into 9 squares; divide strawberry mixture over squares before serving.
9 servings