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                Line an 8x15 pan with slices of cookie dough. Press the pieces together to fill the pan evenly. If your hands get sticky, just grab a spatula and smooth it out. Heat your oven to 350°F while you work.
              
              
              
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                Pop it all in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes until the edge turns a light golden brown. Let the whole thing cool all the way once it’s out.
              
              
              
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                As the crust cools down, toss cornstarch and sugar in a pot, pour in the cold water, and whisk it together. Set it on medium heat. Keep stirring for roughly five minutes—it’ll thicken up.
              
              
              
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                Once you’ve got a thick mix, dump in the dry strawberry gelatin powder. Stir until it’s nice and smooth. Let it chill and it’ll get even thicker as it sits.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Grab a bowl and beat together softened cream cheese, white sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. A hand mixer knocks out any lumps fast.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                After the base and strawberry jelly are both fully cooled, cover the crust with the cream cheese blend. Pour the jelly you made on top but save about a quarter cup for later.
              
              
              
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                Pile on all the sliced strawberries over the jelly. Take what’s left of your jelly mixture and brush it over the fruit for a shiny finish.
              
              
              
                08 - 
                Let it hang out in the fridge until you’re ready to eat. Once it’s cold, slice it up and dig in.