4 LAYER STRAWBERRY DESSERT

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

11/2 CUPS FLOUR
3/4 CUP BUTTER, ROOM TEMPERATURE
1/2 CUP CHOOPED PECANS

USE A PASTRY CUTTER TO CUT THE BUTTER INTO THE FLOUR UNTIL SMALL BEAN SIZE CRUMBS; STIR IN CHOPPED PECANS. POUR INTO LIGHTLY BUTTERED 13X9 INCH BAKING DISH And LIGHTLY PRESS DOWN WITH FINGER TIPS. BAKE AT 350% FOR 20 MINUTES. COOL COMPLETELY.

SECOND LAYER

8 OUNCES CREAM CHEESE, SOFTENED
1 CUP POWDERED MILK
1 CUP COOL WHIP TOPPING
MIX AND SPREAD ON COOLED CRUST. CHILL

THIRD LAYER

1 CUP SUGAR
4 TABLESPOONS CORNSTARCH
PINCH OF SALT
11/2 CUPS 7-UP
1/2 CUP WATER
1 (30Z) PACKAGE STRAWBERRY JELL-O
11/2 TO 2 QUARTS FRESH SLICED STRAWBERRIES

COMBINE SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, SALT, 7-UP, AND WATER IN A SAUCE PAN AND COOK UNTIL THICKENED. WHILE HOT, ADD A 3_OZ. PACKAGE OF STRAWBERRY jELL-O. ALLOW COOLING COMPLETELY! ADD 11/2 TO 2 QUARTS SLICED STRAWBERRIES. POUR OVER CREAM CHEESE LAYER. CHILL UNTIL SET FIRM.

TOP WITH WHIPPED CREAM OR COOL WHIP AND SPRINKLE WITH CHOPPED PECANS IF DESIRED.

RECIPE BY:The Happy Cooker