Cheaters Jelly Slice - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (8 ounce) packet granita biscuits, processed to crumbs (can also use Marie)
    6 ounces butter, melted, cooled
    1 (125 ml) can condensed milk
    2 lemons
    1/2 cup boiling water
    1 tablespoon gelatin powder (rounded)
    1 (5 ounce) packet jelly crystals (lemon, raspberry or whatever you prefer)
Preparation
    1. Line base and sides of a 3.5cm deep, 16cm x 26cm (base) slab pan with baking paper. Combine biscuit crumbs and butter. Press into base of lined pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
    2. Dissolve gelatine in hot water, then beat in the tin of condensed milk and juice of 2 lemons.
    3. Pour filling over base. Refrigerate for a few hours or until set.
    4. Meanwhile, make jelly, following packet directions but reduce water by a good 1/2 cup. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour onto filling and refrigerate for a further 3 hours or until jelly is set.
    5. Cut into small squares to serve.

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