FLUFFY LEMON SQUARES

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A few handy convenience items hurry along the prep for these creamy bars with a vanilla wafer crust. They get their sweet-tart flavor from lemon gelatin, sherbet and pudding mix. They're not only fun to make with my grandchildren, but they're delicious, too. -Joyce Speerbrecher, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 11x7-in. dish. 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. Chill for 1 hour or until set. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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