Creamy Strawberry Dessert

Pastry Pie Crust:

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup butter or margarine softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Beat all ingredients in medium bowl with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed about 2 minutes or until creamy. Spread in ungreased 13x9x2 inch rectangular pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are brown.

The Good Part:

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla
• 3 cups (thawed) whipped topping or whipped cream
• 1 package (10 oz) frozen strawberries thawed and undrained
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• Fresh strawberries if desired for on top

Directions

Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping, thawed strawberries and marshmallows. Spread over crust.

Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours until set. BUT NO longer then 48 hours. Garnish with fresh strawberries. Keep in refrigerator. Enjoy!

Diet exchange 1 starch, 1 Fruit, 3 1/2 Fat

By Darlene from Fairview, PA