Strawberry Delight

Fresh strawberries are plentiful and you will love this easy light dessert.  It was always in the deli case in the spring and summer.

Strawberry Delight

Shortbread Crust: 

1 stick butter

3 T sugar

1 1/2 all purpose flour

1/2 t. salt

1 t. vanilla extract

1 egg yolk

1/2 cup finely chopped

Filling:

1 (8 ounce) cream cheese

1 cup powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla

2 cups Cool Whip

2 cups strawberries

For the shortbread crust: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.  Beat in the flour and add remaining ingredients.  Press into a prepared 9" tart pan with removable bottom.  Prick all over with fork.  Bake 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar; add vanilla and 1 cup Cool Whip.  Spread over cooled crust.  Top with sliced strawberries and cover with remaining Cool Whip.

This can also be made in a 9" square baking dish.  Be sure to spray with Pam.