Strawberry Delight

A Beal family favorite

1 stick plus 1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1½ cups sugar
5 tablespoons corn starch
4½ tablespoons strawberry gelatin (a small box is 6 tablespoons)
1½ cup water
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1½ cup confectioner’s sugar
8 ounces frozen whipped topping
4 cups strawberries (halved or quartered)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 1 stick margarine in 9-by-13-inch dish. Add flour and pecans; press in bottom of dish and bake for 10–12 minutes. Let cool.

Mix cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar, frozen whipped topping and spread over crust.

Pour strawberries over second layer.

Mix sugar, corn starch, gelatin, water and 1 tablespoon margarine. Cook over medium heat; bring to a boil and let cook a few minutes. Set aside to cool for a few minutes. Pour over strawberries while still warm.

Chill several hours before serving.