Berry–Licious Dessert Squares

Berry–Licious Dessert Squares

This combo of fresh fruit and sweetness is the ideal way to finish off a great summer meal.

  • Kid Friendly
  • 85–90 minutes
  • 15 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pkg. (298 grams) prepared (or make your own recipe included) pound cake, cut into 12 slices
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 4 cups mixed fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, and halved strawberries)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 pkg. (4 serving size each) vanilla instant pudding
  • 21/2 cups cold milk
  • 2¾ cups thawed whipped topping, divided

Pound Cake

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 125 grams (4 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 11/2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 11/2 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
  • Arrange cake slices on bottom of 13″x9″ baking dish, cutting to fit if necessary; drizzle with orange juice.
  • Mix berries and sugar and place on top of the cake
  • Beat pudding mixes and milk in large bowl with whisk for 2 minutes
  • Stir in ¾ cup whipped topping; spread over berries
  • Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate 1 hour

*This dessert can be prepared the night before serving.

Pound Cake

  • Cream butter and cream cheese; gradually add the sugar, beating on medium mixer speed till light and fluffy
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition
  • Add the flour, mixing just until well blended, Stir in vanilla
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 9″x5″ loaf pan.
  • Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean
  • Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes
  • Remove and cool completely