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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) 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 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can (15 ounces) 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 small 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 large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread filling 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 22g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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