Luscious Lime Angel Squares

Name: Luscious Lime Angel Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches), cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (4-1/2 cups); Lime slices, optional

3 steps

Prep:15min

A creamy lime topping turns angel food cake into these yummy squares that are perfect for potlucks or picnics. You can eat a piece of this light and airy dessert without feeling one bit guilty. I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe. It is super easy to make. —Beverly Marshall, Orting, Washington ( taste of home)

Updated at: Wed, 15 May 2024 12:27:17 GMT

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Ingredients

15 servings

1 x 3 ounceslime gelatin

package

1 cupwater

boiling

1angel food cake

prepared, 8 inches, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 x 8 ouncescream cheese

package, softened

½ cupsugar

2 teaspoonslemon juice

1 ½ teaspoonslemon zest

grated

1 x 8 ouncesfrozen whipped topping

carton, thawed

lime

optional

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate until mixture just begins to thicken, about 35 minutes. Place cake cubes in a greased 13x9-in. dish.

Step 2

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar, and lemon juice and zest. Add gelatin mixture; beat until combined. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping.

Step 3

Spread over top of cake, covering completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; top with remaining whipped topping. If desired, garnish with lime slices.