Layered Christmas Gelatin

Ingredients

• 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup milk
BERRY LAYER:
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
• Whipped topping, optional

Instructions

1. Dissolve lime gelatin in boiling water; stir in pineapple juice. Stir in pineapple. Pour into an 11-in. x 7-in. dish; refrigerate until set.
2. In a small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl. Beat in cream cheese and milk until smooth. Spread over lime layer; refrigerate until set.
3. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cranberry sauce. Cool for 10 minutes. Carefully spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set.
4. Cut into squares. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

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