Strawberry Cream "Cake"

photo by:kraft

Though it looks like the diva of the dessert plate, this creamy treat doesn't ask for much. It's 15 minutes of prep, plus however long it takes for the applause to end.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

3 hr 30 min

servings

total:

12 servings

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What You Need

1-1/2

cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs

Tbsp. butter, melted

cups fresh strawberries, divided

1-3/4

cups boiling water

pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

cups ice cubes

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

oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Make It

MIX crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and halfway up side of 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate until ready to use.

RESERVE 6 berries for garnish; mash remaining berries. Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice; stir until melted. Add COOL WHIP and mashed berries; stir with whisk until well blended. Refrigerate 10 min. or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Spoon into crust.

REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Remove side of pan. Cut reserved berries in half. Arrange berries, cut-sides down, around edge of dessert. Melt chocolate square as directed on package; drizzle over berries.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Healthy Living

Save 60 calories per serving by preparing with JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

How to Mash Strawberries

Crush strawberries with a potato masher. Or, process in food processor container until finely chopped, using pulsing action.

How to Make in 13x9-inch Pan

Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Prepare recipe as directed. To serve, carefully lift dessert from pan, using foil handles; cut into squares. Or, serve dessert right from pan.

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midnt911op

posted:9/10/2005

My mom made this and it brought it over for a cook-out we had. Very light, refreshing dessert! She said she used regular flavored Cool Whip (Lite) and sugar-free Jello. She thought that there wasn't enough graham cracked crumbs to make a nice, thick and even crust for the bottom of the whole dessert, so she thinks adding a little more graham cracker crumbs would help. Very tasty & I asked for the recipe so I can make it too!

MrsCoachO

posted:9/10/2005

I found this recipe more trouble than it was worth. The strawberry margarita squares were easier to make and tastier too.

annalises

posted:9/8/2005

Excellent recipe! I brought this cake into the office to share and it was it hit with everyone. They continually ask me to bring it in again, and the recipe is so easy, I think I will.

strwbry6

posted:9/8/2005

I'm sorry, but I didn't see where the type of cake was used. It looks very good and I would like to make it.

Jelliebean35

posted:9/6/2005

It wasn't sweet enough for me, i would add some sugar to the crust and a little in the filling. The fresh strawberries made it a little on the tart side. It did have a nice flavor and it was very easy to make.

a cook

posted:9/6/2005

Made for a picnic and was a big hit - thought it looked complicated - but was very easy - my 1st attempt to use a springform pan - worked great.

Terriper

posted:9/3/2005

I made it to treat my students and they loved it

giever

posted:9/3/2005

I substituted Nilla Wafers for the graham crust. It worked out well. It is very refreshing. I used sugar free jello and Kool Whip Free, so that makes it lower calorie with no loss of flavor.

Vivian212

posted:9/2/2005

I am sorry, it sure was pretty however it tasted like a jello salad to me and not like a cake at all.

cows97

posted:9/1/2005

I have made this 4 times. Everyone just love it. Also made this for my brother dinner party. So easy to make.