Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Bars

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers

• ½ cup melted butter

• 2 tbsp sugar

For the Cream Layer:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)

For the Strawberry Topping:

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 cup water

• 1 small box (3 oz) strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)

Instructions

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