Strawberry Creme Swirl
Recipe By: Partyline - May 25, 1994
Servings: 8

Crust:
1 cup flour
1 cup walnuts -- finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- melted

Filling:
6 ounces strawberry jello
2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups cold water
8 ounces cream cheese -- softened
7 ounces marshmallow creme* see note
8 ounces Cool Whip -- thawed
4 cups whole strawberries

For crust: Combine all ingredients until crumbly; press into bottom of a 9x13x2-inch glass baking dish. Bake 15 minutes or until browned, at 375 F. Cool.

For Filling: Dissolve jello in boiling water; add cold water, stirring well. Chill until of egg white consistency. (A handy tip for those who are new to making jello desserts!)

Meanwhile beat cream cheese and gradually beat in marshmallow creme until fluffy. Blend in Cool Whip. Spoon over cooled crust. Arrange whole berries, point side up, over cream base. Spoon jello over berries, just to cover. Chill until set 6 hours or overnight.

Serves 8

NOTES: *Here's a good recipe for "Homemade Marshmallow Creme"

Cook 1 cup milk with 36 large marshmallows over low heat, stirring until blended. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Cool well before using.