Name: Strawberry Graham Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 9
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 -

Ingredients for - Strawberry Graham Dessert

1. 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)

2. 2 tablespoons butter, melted

3. 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin

4. 1 cup boiling water

5. 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

6. 1 tablespoon lemon juice

7. 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

8. 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

9. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

10. Dash salt

11. 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

12. Fresh strawberries and mint, optional

How to cook deliciously - Strawberry Graham Dessert

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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 . Stage

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 . Stage

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.