Strawberry Graham Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1 cup boiling water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced strawberries in syrup, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 dash salt
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
fresh strawberries (optional)
mint (optional)

Preparation

In small bowl combine cracker crumbs& butter, set aside 1 tbsp.
for topping.
Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of greased 8 inch square baking dish.
Bake at 325 for 10-14 mins.
or until golden.
Cool on wire rack.
In a bowl dissolve jello in boiling water, stir in strawberries& lemon juice.
Refrigerate until partially set, about 1 1/2 hrs.
In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla& salt until smooth.
Fold in whipped cream.
Spread half over cooled crust.
Cover& refrigerate remaining cream mixture.
Pour jello mixture over filling, refrigerate until firm.
Top with remaining cream mixture.
Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Refrigerate overnight.
Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries& mint if desired.