Jello Cheesecake Dessert

I'm pretty sure this was stolen from the kitchen of Grandma Ashton. She made all sorts of yummy jelled desserts.

JELLO CHEESECAKE DESSERT
1 small package lemon Jello
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
32 squares graham crackers
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cube butter
chopped nuts (optional)
4 oz. cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can evaporated milk, chilled

Dissolve Jello in water. Add lemon juice and let stand.

Crush graham crackers to crumbs and mix with powdered sugar. Melt butter and add graham cracker mixture, stirring to mix well. You may also add chopped nuts to the mixture.

In a bowl, place cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla and cream together until smooth. Add to Jello mixture and stir.

In yet another bowl, beat evaporated milk until thick. Add Jello mixture and fold in well.

Line a square pan with half the graham cracker mixture, packing it down to form a crust. Pour Jello mixture over crust. Sprinkle the rest of the graham cracker mixture over the top. Chill 3-4 hours and serve in sliced squares.

Serves many. And it's the bomb.

Contributor: Kathleen Ashton