LIME CHIFFON DESSERT

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"This make-ahead recipe was given to me by an aunt many years ago," writes Joyce Key. "Her recipe called for lemon gelatin, but we like this dessert with more of a bite to it, so we use lime instead. The light fluffy squares are especially great in summer," assures the Snellville, Georgia cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 24 squares)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Combine the first three ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons for topping. Press remaining crumbs onto the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Slowly add gelatin until combined. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 19g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.