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lime chiffon cheesecake dessert

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Kelly Williams
@WildfloursCottageKitchen
Forked River, NJ

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)

(2 ratings)
yield 10 -12 (less at our house!)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For lime chiffon cheesecake dessert

  • 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

How To Make lime chiffon cheesecake dessert

  • 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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