This dessert is a family favorite.  It took me a few tries to get it just right, but I finally got it.  It is a recipe I got from my husband’s mom and aunt.  It is absolutely delicious!  It is also great for summer get-togethers.  You can really get creative with it.

• 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine (melted)
• 2 (8oz) pkgs cream cheese
• 4 Tbsp sugar
• 4 Tbsp milk
• 2 cups halved strawberries
• 2 (4 serving) pkgs Jell-o Instant pudding (Vanilla or Lemon)
• 3 cups milk
• 1 (9oz) container cool whip (thawed)

1. Combine the vanilla wafers and butter and press them into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan.
2. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes, then let it cool.
3. Beat cream cheese with sugar and 4 Tbsp milk in a bowl until smooth. Spread it
   

   A flag made for Memorial Day I used Blackberries and Strawberries, but the blackberries could very easily be replaced with blueberries.

   evenly in the crumb-lined pan.

4. Arrange most of the strawberries on the cream cheese mixture.
5. Combine the pudding mix and 3 cups of milk into a bowl.
6. Beat slowly with a rotary beater on the lowest setting until well blended (about 2 minutes).
7. Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping.
8. Spread the pudding and whipped topping mixture over the strawberries and cream cheese mixture.
9. Set and chill until it is set (about 2 hours).
10. Spread remaining whipped topping and strawberries on top.