Tropical Layered Dessert

Makes: 20 servings

2 cups boiling water
1 package (8-serving size) JELL-O Brand Island Pineapple or Strawberry Kiwi Flavor Gelatin
1 1/2 cups cold water
2 cans (8 ounces each) tropical fruit cocktail, drained
1 1/2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 tub (8 ounces) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, drained

STIR boiling water into dry gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Add fruit cocktail; mix well. Refrigerate 1-1/4 hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).

MIX graham crumbs, butter, coconut and 1/4 cup of the sugar in 13 x 9-inch pan. Press firmly onto bottom of pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.

BEAT cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the milk in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping and the pineapple. Spread evenly over crust. Spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Cut into 20 squares to serve. Serve topped with the remaining whipped topping. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

Size-Wise
Tropical flavors make this simple dessert ideal for a summer party. This dessert will serve a crowd of 20.

How to Toast Coconut
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread coconut into thin layer in shallow baking pan. Bake 7 to 12 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.

Food Facts
Do not use fresh or frozen pineapple, kiwi, gingerroot, papaya, figs or guava since enzymes in these fruits prevent the gelatin from setting.

Nutritional Information: Calories 230 Total fat 12 g Saturated fat 8 g Cholesterol 25 mg Sodium 170 mg Carbohydrate 28 g Dietary fiber 1 g Sugars 22 g Protein 2 g

Vitamin A 6 %DV Vitamin C 10 %DV Calcium 0 %DV Iron 2 %DV

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Foods, inc. - used with permission