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Strawberry Graham Dessert

My mother passed the recipe for this luscious dessert on me...and my family has enjoyed it for years. These days, I often make this special treat for my granddaughter. It's a fun way to dress up Jell-O, and kids love it. -Audrey Huckell, Wabigoon, Ontario

9 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling

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

Directions

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.
In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in
strawberries and lemon juice. Refrigerate until partially set, about
1-1/2 hours.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and salt until
smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread half over cooled crust. Cover

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Strawberry Graham Dessert (continued)

Directions (continued)

and refrigerate remaining cream mixture.
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. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 262 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 164 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.