Fresh Berries and Cream Salad Squares
A heavenly blend of whipping cream and cream cheese tops fruit-packed strawberry gelatin for a truly spectacular salad that also can be served as dessert.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
Makes 9 servings.
Ingredients
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1 cup boiling water
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1 3-ounce package raspberry or strawberry-flavored gelatin
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3/4 cup cold water
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1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel (set aside)
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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3/4 cup fresh red raspberries or sliced strawberries
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3/4 cup fresh blueberries or blackberries
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2/3 cup whipping cream
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1/2 of an 8-ounce tub cream cheese
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1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
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1/4 cup chopped sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
Directions
1.
Stir boiling water into gelatin for 2 minutes or until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and lemon juice. Chill until partially set (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Stir berries into partially set gelatin. Pour berry mixture into an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. Chill until firm.
2.
Meanwhile, beat whipping cream just until soft peaks form. Add cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat until 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.
Nutrition information
Calories 185, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 14%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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