SUMMER FRUIT CREAM CHEESE DESSERT

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Rhubarb and strawberries or raspberries are great combinations--screaming SUMMER! Here is a dessert that will bring a smile even in the midst of the heat and humidity--a trip to the berry patch will be worth the effort in the blazing sun! From *Taste of Home's* Feb-Mar '08 issue recipe cards....yummo! COOKING TIME INCLUDES CHILLING TIME--plan ahead!

Provided by Debber

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 1 13x9 pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
5 cups chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/4 cups whipping cream, WHIPPED, divided
brown sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350; grease a 13x9 pan; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients; press into prepared pan; bake for 18-20 minutes (golden brown); cool.
  • In a large sauce pan, combine sugar & cornstarch; stir in rhubarb; bring to a boil (medium heat), stirring often; reduce heat, cook & stir for 4-5 more minutes --thickened; remove from heat, cool.
  • Stir in strawberries; set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar (smooth); fold in one cup of the WHIPPED cream; spread over crust; top with rhubarb-berry mixture; spread with with remaining whipped cream.
  • Chill for 3-4 hours before serving.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of brown sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 95.4, Sodium 184.3, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 33.2, Protein 5.6

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