Dessert: Layered Cranberry Dessert Recipe

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1-1/2 cups cold water
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Instructions

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce and cold water until blended. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until partially set.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Refrigerate until set.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread filling over crust.
Fold oranges into gelatin mixture; spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; dollop with remaining whipped topping.

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