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Fresh Berries and Cream Salad Squares Recipe
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Fresh Berries and Cream Salad Squares
1 C. boiling water
1 3-oz. package raspberry or strawberry-flavored gelatin
3/4 C. cold water
1/4 t. finely shredded lemon peel (set aside)
2 T. lemon juice
3/4 C. fresh red raspberries or sliced strawberries
3/4 C. fresh blueberries or blackberries
2/3 C. whipping cream
1/2 of an 8-oz. tub cream cheese
1/3 C. sifted powdered sugar
1/4 C. chopped sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
Stir boiling water into gelatin for 2 minutes or till completely dissolved. Stir
in cold water and lemon juice. Chill till partially set (consistency of unbeaten
egg whites). Stir berries into partially set gelatin. Pour berry mixture into an
8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Chill till firm.
Meanwhile, beat whipping cream just till soft peaks form. Add cream cheese and
powdered sugar. Beat till fluffy (mixture will thicken as it is beaten). Stir in
lemon peel. Carefully spoon cream cheese mixture over berry mixture; spread to
edge of dish. Cover; chill at least 6 hours. To serve, sprinkle nuts over salad;
cut into squares. Makes 9 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare salad. Cover and chill 6 to 24 hours. Top with nuts just
before serving.