Layered Strawberry-Cracker Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 small pkg. strawberry jello
2 c. boiling water
1 c. cold water
1 pt. strawberries
2 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
3 1/2 c. (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
18 graham cracker squares

Preparation

Dissolve jello in boiling water.
Add cold water; chill until slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, slice berries, reserving a few whole for garnish.
Sprinkle berries with sugar.
Fold in whipped topping into jello, blending well.
Fold in sliced berries.
Place 9 graham cracker squares in bottom of 9-inch pan.
Spread half of jello mix over crackers; repeat layers.
Chill until firm, about 3 hours.
Cut into squares.
Garnish with whole berries and additional whipped cream, if desired.