A Perfect Summertime Treat!

Hi, everyone! I hope you all had a great 4th of July weekend! I thought I would share with you a yummy dessert that I made a few weeks ago. I found the recipe in a Kraft foods magazine that I received in the mail. It is super easy to make, and it tasted delicious! You'll have to let me know if you try it. Enjoy!

Philadelphia Strawberry Fields No-Bake Cheesecake:

12 Honey Maid Honey Grahams, finely crushed (about 2 cups crumbs)
6 Tablespoons margarine, melted
1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar, divided
4 packages (8 oz. each) Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/2 cup strawberry preserves
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topped, thawed

Mix graham crumbs, margarine and 1/4 cup of the sugar; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

Beat Neufchatel cheese and 3/4 cup of the sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Add preserves; mix well. Place strawberries and remaining 2 Tablespoons sugar in small bowl; mash with fork. Stir strawberry mixture and whipped topping into cheese mixture. Spoon over crust; cover.

Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Store in refrigerator. Makes 16 servings, 1 piece each.

Note: I used the generic brands for the graham crackers, the cream cheese, and the cool whip, and it tasted delicious!