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Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 30 min
  • Servings 20
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Summer is right at your doorstep with a fresh, strawberry-forward dessert! Made easy with Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix, this simple recipe for Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares is sure to wow both adults and kids alike. Make these strawberry bars whenever you need an irresistible crowd-favorite!
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 28, 2023
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Ingredients

Crust

Filling

  • 1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

Topping

  • 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 10 to 12 drops red food color, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1- or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • 2
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping.
  • 3
    In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cool 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries. Spoon topping over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Pay special attention when melting white vanilla baking chips in the microwave—scorching or burning can happen very quickly. Because all microwaves vary, its important to microwave your chips until just starting to melt, then stir until smooth to avoid overheating.
  • tip 2
    Need to quickly soften cream cheese? Remove from wrapper, place on microwaveable plate and microwave uncovered on High for about 15 seconds or just until softened.
  • tip 3
    Brands of gel or liquid food color can vary. To start, add a small amount to the strawberry filling, then add more if you are looking for a darker red color.

Nutrition

270 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 34g Total Carbohydrate, 24g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
21%
Saturated Fat
8g
38%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
35mg
12%
Sodium
150mg
6%
Potassium
80mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
24g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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