Orange Pineapple Layered Dessert
Recipe from JELLO CLASSIC RECIPES
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 package (8 serving size) or 2 packages (4-serving size) JELL-O
1 cup cold water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 can (11 ounces0mandarine orange segments, drained
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter melted
1 package (8 ounces) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip thawed
STIR boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until
completely dissolved. Stir in cold water, pineapple with juice and oranges.
Refrigerate about 1 1/2 hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).
MIX crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter in 13 x 9 inch pan. Press firmly onto bottom of pan.
Refrigerate until ready to fill.
BEAT cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and milk in large bowl until smooth.
Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread evenly over crust. Spoon gelatin over cream cheese layer.
REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Garnish with remaining whipped topping.
Makes 15 servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Refrigerating Time: 4 1/2 hours