Ingredients
Crust:
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/2 cup melted butter
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
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2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
Berry Jello Layer:
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1 package (6 oz) strawberry or raspberry jello
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1 1/2 cups boiling water
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1/2 cup cold water
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2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Topping:
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2 cups whipped topping
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Extra berries for garnish
Instructions
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Make the Crust: Combine graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
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Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over chilled crust.
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Prepare the Jello: Dissolve jello in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Let cool to room temp.
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Add Berries: Mix fresh berries into the cooled jello.
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Assemble Jello Layer: Carefully pour berry-jello mix over cream cheese layer. Chill for 4 hours or until firm.
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Final Layer: Spread whipped topping over set jello. Garnish with extra berries.
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Chill Again: Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Slice and enjoy your summer berry jello lasagna.
Notes
Make sure the jello is completely cooled before pouring over the cream layer to avoid melting and mixing. A perfect summer berry jello lasagna depends on patience.