I was thinking strawberry shortcake too PA. Here are 2 other desserts that are on the lighter side.
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3 Minute Cobbler- It only takes 3 minutes to mix up! [/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1/2C. butter or margarine
1C. flour
1C. granulated sugar
2teaspoons baking powder
3/4C. milk
1/4teaspoon salt
1 16 ounce can fruit pie filling or fruit
Melt butter in a casserole dish. Stir in flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, & salt until all lumps are gone.(A wire whisk is best for this.) Dump the fruit on top, but don't stir it in. Bake for 1 hour at 350 deg.
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[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Strawberry Pie [/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3Tablespoons strawberry gelatin
1C. sugar
3Tablespoons cornstarch
pinch salt
1C. water
3 drops red food coloring(optional)
3C. sliced strawberries
1 baked 9-inch pie shell
Combine gelatin, sugar, cornstarch, & salt to make a paste with 1/8C. of the water. Set aside. Boil the remaining 7/8C. of the water & gradually add the paste, stirring constantly to prevent lumping. Cook until thickened. Cool for 2 hours. Arrange sliced strawberries in pie shell. Stir food coloring into cooled glazed & pour over strawberries. Cool completely ; chill. Top slices with whipped cream.
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