LAYERED CREAM CHEESE AND
STRAWBERRIES
 
1 1/4 c. crushed round buttery crackers
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 1/2 c. halved strawberries
1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jello vanilla or lemon instant pudding & pie filling
1 1/2 c. cold milk
1 3/4 c. thawed whipped topping

Combine crackers and butter; press into bottom of 8 inch square pan. Chill. Beat cream cheese with sugar and 2 tablespoons milk in bowl until smooth. Spread evenly in crumb-lined pan. Arrange berries on cream cheese mixture.

Prepare pudding as directed using 1 1/2 cups cold milk. Fold in 1/2 cup of the whipped topping. Spoon over berries and chill until set about 2 hours. Garnish with rest of whipped topping and more strawberries. Cut into squares. Makes 9 servings.

 

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