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! Cool and so, so creamy!! Great for potlucks, picnics and even company! Goes really well with a spicy meal, chili or stew! (Old photo by me)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

FOR CRUST:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FOR FILLING:
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime jell-o
1 cup boiling water
12 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (16 oz.) tub cool whip, thawed
green food coloring, optional
maraschino cherries, optional
more cool whip, optional

Steps:

  • 1. 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. Stir/fold in Cool Whip. Stir 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 if desired.

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