KELLY'S LIME CHIFFON CHEESECAKE DESSERT

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I've been making this easy dessert for more than 20 years. I love it just as much now, as the first time I made it! You can make it with lemon or orange jello, too.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
1 cup boiling water
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip
green food coloring
maraschino cherry
more Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix crust ingredients, save aside 2 tablespoons.
  • Press rest on bottom of 13x9 greased glass dish or pan.
  • Dissolve jell-o in boiling water, cool.
  • In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar.
  • Beat in vanilla,.
  • Slowly beat in jell-o.
  • Beat/fold in Cool Whip.
  • Beat in 3-4 drops green food coloring.
  • Spoon over crust, smooth top.
  • Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
  • Chill til set, 3 hours or overnight.
  • Serve topped with more Cool Whip and a maraschino cherry.

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