CHILLED ORANGE CREAM CHEESECAKE

CHILLED ORANGE CREAM CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS

• Graham cracker crumbs — 2 cups

• Unsalted butter — ½ cup, melted

• Cream cheese — 16 ounces, softened

• Powdered sugar — 1 cup

• Orange Jell-O — 1 box (3 ounces)

• Boiling water — ½ cup

• Whipped topping — 8 ounces

PROCEDURE

1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter.

2. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.

3. Dissolve the orange Jell-O completely in the boiling water and let it cool.

4. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

5. Gradually mix in the cooled Jell-O, then fold in the whipped topping.

6. Spread the filling over the chilled crust.

7. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before slicing.