FLUFFY LEMON SQUARES

By curly

Nutritional Facts
1 piece equals 285 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 231 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
• 1-1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
• 1 pint lemon sherbet, softened

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, pecans and butter; set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add pudding mix; beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Add sherbet; beat on low for 1 minute or until soft-set. Fold in whipped cream.

Spread over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Yield: 12 servings.