Fluffy Lemon, Lime or Orange Squares

12 Servings Prep: 25 Min.  + Chilling

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,lime or orange gelatin

1-1/4 cups boiling water

1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon or vanilla pudding mix

1 pint lemon, lime or orange sherbet, softened

Directions

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.

Nutritional Facts1 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.

 

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