Summer Pie

I've had requests to post the secret recipe for what's becoming my famous Summer Pie. So without further adieu, I'll give you the tricks of the trade... and p.s. it's SO EASY!

Ingredients:

(1) pre-made graham cracker crust

(1) box of Jell-o (I usually use strawberry, but you can get adventureous)

(2) 8 oz. packages of LIGHT cream cheese (don't do fat free, it tastes gross)

(1) tub of FAT FREE cool whip (light on the figure!)

strawberries and blueberries (or whatever fruit you have)

Ok, here goes...

Make the Jell-O first, since you're gonna mix it with boiling water. Place it immediately in the fridge to cool off. If you don't have that amount of time, you can always mix in a few ice cubes to speed up that process. Then in a large bowl mix together the cream cheese and cool whip with a blender. If you mix too long, it will become really frothy, and not enough will result in clumps of cream cheese. Best way I've found to test it is with your fingers :) Place the creamy mixture in the bottom of the graham cracker crust. You will not use all of it, just enough to fill it and leave some room on top for the jell-O. You can always use the leftover for a fruit dip! Then place the fruit on top of the creamy mixture. Usually you have to push it in the mixture a bit so it sticks. Then pour the jell-O over the fruit until it fills to the top of the pie crust. I make this on a cookie sheet because usually I spill a bit! Then transfer to the fridge and let it settle, usually for at least 3 hours. Serve with another dallop of cool whip, or even with the leftover creamy mixture! Here's what it looks like!

There are tons of ways to mix things up with this recipe. I usually use strawberries and blueberries, but you can also use mandarin oranges and kiwi with strawberry/kiwi jell-O! The options are endless!! Enjoy!