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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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With a cheery cherry topping and mint green garnish, this is the perfect dessert to top off a holiday dinner. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares) |
6 tablespoons butter, softened |
1 envelope unflavored gelatin |
1/4 cup cold water |
1/4 cup milk |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided |
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill 15 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan, combine gelatin and water; let stand for 1 minute. Add milk; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in gelatin mixture and lemon peel. Chill until partially set.
4. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Pour over crust. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours. Spread pie filling over gelatin layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate left-overs. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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