Luscious Lime Angel Squares

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Beverly Marshall, Orting, Washington

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 14, 2023

Lime topping turns angel food cake into these yummy squares that are perfect for potlucks or picnics. You can eat a piece of this light and airy dessert without feeling one bit guilty. I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe. It is super-easy to make. —Beverly Marshall, Orting, Washington

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Luscious Lime Angel Squares

Yield:15 servings
Prep:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided
  • Lime slices, optional
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate until mixture just begins to thicken, about 35 minutes. Place cake cubes in a greased 13x9-in. dish.
  2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar, and lemon juice and zest. Add gelatin mixture; beat until combined. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping.
  3. Spread over top of cake, covering completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; top with remaining whipped topping. If desired, garnish with lime slices.
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