Christmas Cheesecake Recipe

Christmas Cheesecake Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  1. Combine crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill 15 minutes. In a saucepan, combine gelatin and water; let stand for 1 minute. Add milk; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add gelatin mixture and lemon peel; mix well. Chill until partially set. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Pour over crust. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours. Spread pie filling over gelatin layer. Top with remaining whipped topping.