Found this in a magazine and had to try. YUMMY is all I can say. I was afraid it would be too lemony, and I am not a big lemon fan. But it was just right.
1 pkg(3oz) lemon-flavored Jell-O
1 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. graham crumbs
3 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp brown sugar
8 oz lite cream cheese (not fat free), in a brick
1 c sugar
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla
4 c light whipped topping, thawed
1. In a small bowl, dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, but not set (about 45 minutes).
2. Meanwhile, prepare crust. In a small bowl, combine graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Stir well using a fork. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom of pan. Refrigerate while you make filling.
3. To prepare filling, beat together cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla on high speak of electric mixer until smooth. Add thickened jell-O and beat on medium until well blended Fold in whipped topping.
4. Pour filling over prepared crust and spread evenly to edges of pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Cut into squares and serve.
You may also put fresh fruit or pie filling on top.
Only 129 calories.
