Strawberry Dream Squares

Name: Strawberry Dream Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 12 graham crackers, finely crushed (about 2 cups); 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup drained mashed thawed frozen strawberries; 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided; 2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding; 3-1/2 cups cold milk

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

20
min.

Total Time

5
hr.

20
min.

Servings

16 servings

Does it get any sweeter than Strawberry Dream Squares? Strawberry Dream Squares have creamy vanilla pudding over a strawberry layer and graham cracker crust.

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12 graham crackers, finely crushed (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup drained mashed thawed frozen strawberries
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
3-1/2 cups cold milk

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Combine graham crumbs and butter. Reserve 2 Tbsp. crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Mix cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until blended. Add strawberries; mix well. Gently stir in 2 cups COOL WHIP; spread over crust.
Beat pudding mixes and milk with whisk 2 min.; pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Top with remaining COOL WHIP and reserved crumb mixture. Refrigerate 4 hours.

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One serving of this Strawberry Dream Square makes a nice dessert for a warm summer night.

Substitute

Substitute 1 cup mashed fresh blueberries or raspberries, or 1 cup drained canned crushed pineapple, for the strawberries.

Special Extra

Top dessert with a layer of sliced bananas just before cutting to serve.

Substitute

Use 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O SIMPLY GOOD Vanilla Bean Flavor Pudding.

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Use 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O SIMPLY GOOD Vanilla Bean Flavor Pudding.

Servings

16 servings

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 16 servings
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	260

Total fat	14g
Saturated fat	9g
Cholesterol	30mg
Sodium	330mg
Carbohydrate	30g

Sugars	22g
Protein	4g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	15 %DV
Vitamin C	8 %DV
Calcium	6 %DV
Iron	4 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by Lisa6381 from Very easy to make. Very easy to make. I made it for Easter and it was a hit with everyone. I made the pudding layer with french vanilla just for a little different flavor. It was great. Just remember to let each layer rest before adding each additional layer so that they will not run into the next layer.

Date published: 2012-04-10

Rated 1 out of 5 by Emily from Would not make again ! To use the term "bar" in the title of this recipe is misleading to say the least. This recipe never firmed up , even though I followed the exact instructions and gave it ample time to set up in the fridge. I even popped it in the freezer for a couple hours- still a goopy mess. I took this to a party and was embarrassed . It tasted pretty good (nothing spectacular). The pudding layer is the problem as far as the consistency goes. I absolutely would NOT recommend anyone make this , unless you are just planning to eat it at home, in a bowl. What a bummer!

Date published: 2016-08-08

Rated 5 out of 5 by 1opal from Made this for a labor day picnic. Made this for a labor day picnic. Used crushed pineapple and sliced a banana on top after soaking the banana in the skin, in hot water, for 15 minutes so it wouldn't turn brown. Everyone LOVED it. Had many, many compliments.

Date published: 2012-09-04

Rated 4 out of 5 by chula42 from I made this recipe for a pot luck dinner. I made this recipe for a pot luck dinner. It was very tastey, not too sweet. I used real strawberries, not a fan of frozen, but my dish didn't set. I followed the recipe exactly. I was still able to cut it into slices, but had to be careful serving it. I would make this again, maybe I'll make it the night before, maybe let it sit a little longer in the fridge.

Date published: 2010-08-05

Rated 5 out of 5 by kallsh from I would suggest that you let the cream cheese/strawberry mixture firm up more before adding the... I would suggest that you let the cream cheese/strawberry mixture firm up more before adding the pudding mixture. Other than that it was great! I also used boxed graham crackers and mixed that with the butter..less mess.

Date published: 2010-07-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by medical1155 from This is a very light dessert. This is a very light dessert. Great with a rich meal. Made if for my card club and they loved it and all wanted the recipe. Very easy to make, made it before I went to work. This is a keeper.

Date published: 2009-01-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by mrsmoats from Just made this recipe, although my strawberry/cream cheese mixture didn't set as firm as I'd like. Just made this recipe, although my strawberry/cream cheese mixture didn't set as firm as I'd like. Regardless, it tastes fantastic. I'm looking forward to making it again so I can get it right the next time!

Date published: 2010-07-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by BakerKate from A delicious dessert but not solid enough when done to be called 'bars' - would not be the greatest... A delicious dessert but not solid enough when done to be called 'bars' - would not be the greatest for a pot-luck enough you had spoons and bowls!

Date published: 2012-08-27