JELL-O Beach Dessert Recipe

Name: JELL-O Beach Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers, divided; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided; 1-1/2 cups boiling water; 1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin; ice cubes; 3/4 cup cold water; 1/4 cup blue sprinkles; suggested decorations (6 sticks colored chewing gum, 6 pieces [2-inch] chewy fruit snack roll, 6 miniature paper umbrellas, 2 jawbreaker candies)

Servings: persons

2-1/4 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers, divided
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin
ice cubes
3/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup blue sprinkles
suggested decorations (6 sticks colored chewing gum, 6 pieces [2-inch] chewy fruit snack roll, 6 miniature paper umbrellas, 2 jawbreaker candies)

1
Combine 2 cups wafer crumbs and butter in 13x9-inch dish; press onto bottom of dish.
2
Mix cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until blended.
3
Gently stir in half the COOL WHIP; spread over crust.
4
Add boiling water to gelatin mix in separate medium bowl; stir 2 min.
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until completely dissolved.
6
Add enough ice cubes to cold water to measure 2 cups; stir into gelatin until ice is melted.
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Refrigerate 5 min.
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or until gelatin is slightly thickened.
9
Spoon over cream cheese layer.
10
Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
11
Just before serving, spread remaining COOL WHIP over dessert.
12
Sprinkle with wafer crumbs and sprinkles to resemble sand and water.
13
Add decorations as desired to resemble photo.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/4 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers, divided, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted, 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, JELL-O Beach Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

JELL-O Beach Dessert

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