Raspberry Delight

Yield: 12 to 16 servings

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened

Filling

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whipped topping

Topping

• 1 large box raspberry gelatin
• 2 cup boiling water
• 2 (10 ounce) package sweetened frozen raspberries
• Whipped topping and fresh mint (optional)

Instructions

Crust

1. In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; blend in butter with a wooden spoon until smooth.
2. Press into an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
3. Bake at 300 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until set (crust will not brown). Cool.

Filling

1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and salt until smooth.
2. Fold in whipped topping.
3. Spread over crust.

Topping

1. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in raspberries.
2. Chill for 20 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
3. Spoon over filling.
4. Refrigerate until set.
5. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and mint if desired.