LAYERED CRANBERRY DESSERT

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On occasion, I like to "fancy up" one of my favorite gelatin desserts with a buttery graham cracker crust and a layer of cream cheese filling. Mandarin oranges add color and pair well with the cranberry gelatin. -Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington From Taste Of Home 2007

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Gelatin

Time 25m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry gelatin
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce and cold water until blended. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until partially set.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Refrigerate until set.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over crust. Fold oranges into gelatin mixture; spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; dollop with remaining whipped topping. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.7, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 261.1, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 49, Protein 4.2

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