Name: Strawberry Graham Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash salt; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; Fresh strawberries and mint, optional

Strawberry Graham Dessert is a layered dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries, served chilled and boasting a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin

1 cup boiling water

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

1 tablespoon lemon juice

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dash salt

1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Fresh strawberries and mint, optional

Instructions

1 In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter; set aside 1 tablespoon for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 325° for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

2 In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in strawberries and lemon juice. Refrigerate until partially set, about 1-1/2 hours.

3 In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread half over cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate remaining cream mixture.

4 Pour gelatin mixture over filling; refrigerate until firm. Top with remaining cream mixture. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fresh berries and mint if desired.