Frosty Lemon Squares

By MissiAnn

Ingredients

• CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
• Frosty Lemon Squares
• This layered dessert may take a little time to prepare. But it can be kept in the freezer for when you need dessert in a dash.
• 12-15 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + freezing
• Ingredients
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ground pecans
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• LEMON LAYER:
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 6 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
• TOPPING:
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, pecans and
confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an
ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30
minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a
wire rack.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until
fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Cover and freeze
for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt
and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes
or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, lemon
juice, lemon peel and food coloring if desired. Transfer to a bowl;
refrigerate for 1 hour.

Spread lemon mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and freeze for 1
hour. Fold lemon peel into whipped topping; spread over lemon layer.
Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Remove from the freezer 15
minutes before serving. Cut into squares. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 373 calories, 20 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 162 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. (If light cream cheese and whipped topping are used)