Lemon-Raspberry Mousse Squares

photo by:kraft

You'll be walking on air with a square of cream cheese and fruity Jell-O Gelatin whipped up fluffy as a cloud. A totally unique, totally refreshing dessert.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

4 hr 15 min

servings

total:

12 servings

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What You Need

NILLA Wafers, divided

3/4

cup boiling water

pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin

cup ice cubes

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/4

cup sugar

tsp. lemon zest

tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

1/3

cup raspberry preserves

1-1/2

cups mixed fresh fruit (blueberries, raspberries, sliced kiwi, sliced strawberries)

Make It

STAND 16 wafers around edge of plastic wrap-lined 8-inch square pan. Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in ice until melted.

BEAT next 3 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in gelatin. Whisk in 2 cups COOL WHIP.

POUR half the gelatin mixture into prepared pan; cover with 16 wafers. Microwave preserves on HIGH 15 sec. or until melted; brush onto wafers. Top with remaining gelatin mixture and wafers.

REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until firm. Invert dessert onto plate; remove pan and plastic wrap. Top dessert with remaining COOL WHIP and fruit.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Cool off with a 1/2-cup serving of this colorful dessert.

Variation

Prepare using JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin and strawberry jam. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries instead of the mixed fresh fruit.

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a cook

posted:4/11/2010

i loved this recipy and also did my family ill try this again

Sue Bonitati

posted:4/6/2010

WOW!!! My husband took 2 bites and told me this rates with his 2 favorite desserts: cream puffs and napoleons!!! This is a very great compliment, and I can assure anyone who tries this they will love it! It so very refreshing and easy to make. It would be excellant for company as well as all families. Thanks for the great recipe!! Sue

bettycrackpot16

posted:4/5/2010

my aunt made this for easter, it was delicious! its a keeper for my box!!!

hmrlvr

posted:4/5/2010

I made this recipe for TWO Easter dinners at different homes and received rave reviews. One home had four other desserts and three of those four were not touched but they practically licked the platter this dessert was served on. No leftovers.

rotfa

posted:4/4/2010

This was marvelous. I used light whipped topping and reduced fat vanilla wafers.

pm81

posted:3/30/2010

I made this recipe with light whipped cream, and low fat wafers. My husband said it was the best dessert I've ever made. I don't know why people rate this recipe poorly, if you follow the instructions you shouldn't have a problem. The texture and the flavor was great

artsychick722

posted:3/24/2010

I topped this with frozen raspberries since I couldn't find fresh in March at my local store. I made a cooked topping and sweetened it with some of the jam that went inside. Even sweetened, the raspberries were tart and when combined with the lemon the entire dessert was very tart. This is the first dessert my kids didn't like!

MrsKittyS

posted:3/24/2010

You can substitute low-fat sugar-free items if you are concerned about the calories. I have made one similar to this by putting a cookie in the bottom of a lined muffin tin, top with sugar-free pudding, then top with whipped cream, chopped fruit, nuts or coconut. Delicious, especially for a large group! You can use a lot of different flavors and toppings for this one. Great basic recipe. I hope you will try several different combinations to find one you really like. =^..^=

janrose55

posted:3/24/2010

you can use low fat vanilla wafers, I did. you can alos make individual sized cakes, using your cupcake tins, and the paper liners - place 1 cook rounded side up in the botom and layer like in recipe. they keep better too.

carrieloulou

posted:3/24/2010

I haven't made this yet, but I plan on using Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers. 2 grams of fat per serving, 0 saturated fat and 0 trans fat!