Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 pkg orange gelatin dessert (small size--4 servings)
  • 2 bars 8 oz each cream cheese ( at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup cream -OR- half & half
  • 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1-2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream (OPTIONAL)

Instruction

  • Mix all crust ingredients and press into a 11 x 7-inch pan.
  • (OPTIONAL STEP) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and bake the crust for about 15 minutes or until the edges begin to brown (ONLY IF YOU ARE BAKING THE CRUST, OTHERWISE OMIT THIS STEP)
  • Place the gelatin mix in a small bowl. Add the boiling water and stir until gelatin is dissolved; cool slightly.
  • Stir the cream into the gelatin mixture.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioner's sugar until smooth and velvety.
  • Continue to beat and gradually add the gelatin mixture, beating well so it's mixed thoroughly.
  • (OPTIONAL STEP) Fold in whipped topping/whipped cream if you want a lighter texture.
  • Pour over crust, cover and chill until filling is set, preferably overnight but at least 4 hours.