Strawberry Sundae Dessert

INGREDIENTS:

1.  1 (9-ounce) package chocolate wafers, finely crushed (2 cups crumbs)

2.  1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

3.  1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)

4.  1 tablespoon vanilla extract

5.  2 cups (1-pint) whipping cream, whipped

6.  2 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed (5 cups)

7.  1/4 cup sugar

8.  1 tablespoon lemon juice

9.  2 teaspoons cornstarch

METHOD:

1.  In small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press half the crumb mixture on bottom of 9-inch square baking pan.

2.  In large bowl, combine EAGLE BRAND® and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pan.

3.  In blender or food processor container, combine strawberries, sugar and lemon juice; blend until smooth.

4.  Spoon 3/4 cups strawberry mixture evenly over cream mixture. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Cover; freeze 6 hours or until firm.

5.  In small saucepan, over medium heat, cook and stir remaining strawberry mixture and cornstarch until thickened. Cool. Chill.

6.  Cut dessert into squares; serve with sauce. Store leftover covered in freezer; refrigerate leftover sauce.

Servings: Makes 6 to 9 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes