Summer Fruit Cream Cheese Dessert Recipe

Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Summer Fruit Cream Cheese Dessert! Featuring a buttery crust and a vibrant mix of rhubarb and strawberries (or raspberries!), this delightful dessert is the perfect ending to a hot summer day. This recipe, adapted from Taste of Home's Feb-Mar '08 issue, is easy to make and bursting with juicy summer flavors. Get ready for a taste of sunshine!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 572 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Summer Fruit Cream Cheese Dessert

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Ingredients for Summer Fruit Cream Cheese Dessert

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How to Make Summer Fruit Cream Cheese Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine crust ingredients (see below) and press into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  5. Let the crust cool completely.
  6. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
  7. Stir in chopped rhubarb (see measurements below).
  8. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  9. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until thickened.
  10. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Stir in sliced strawberries (or raspberries) (see measurements below).
  11. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  12. Fold in 1 cup of whipped cream.
  13. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
  14. Top with the rhubarb-berry mixture.
  15. Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top.
  16. Chill for at least 3-4 hours before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
  17. Garnish with a sprinkle of brown sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

101g

Carbs

18g

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