Raspberry Delight

Okay so this has to be my favorite dessert of all time. Try it. You won't regret it!

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients:

• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed

 Filling:

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whipped topping

Topping:

• 1 package (6 ounces) raspberry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries
• Additional whipped topping and fresh mint, optional

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
• Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until set (crust will not brown). Cool on a wire rack.
• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
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  For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in raspberries. Chill for 20 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Spoon over filling. Refrigerate until set. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and mint if desired.
  
  Yield: 12-16 servings.