Easy No-Bake Jello Cheesecake

Manda's Note:

Ok, so it's not a "traditional" cheesecake, but it's easy and tastes soooo good!! My grandmother used to make this all the time when I was little, and it still takes me back to my childhood whenever I eat it. This is great to take to picnics, potlucks, etc., and for some reason, just seems to taste even better in the summertime! Prep. time includes refrigerating time.

• Total Time: 3 hrs
• Prep Time: 3 hrs
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 2 cups corn flake crumbs
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup melted margarine
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, cold
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 (3 ounce) box lemon Jell-O gelatin
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• chopped maraschino cherry (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix together cornflake crumbs, brown sugar, and melted margarine.
2. Line the bottom of 9x13-inch baking pan, reserving about 1/4 c.
3. mixture for topping.
4. Beat milk until it forms soft peaks.
5. Add sugar and vanilla to whipped milk.
6. In separate bowl, whip the cream cheese.
7. Add to whipped milk, along with jello powder.
8. Add pineapple and maraschino cherries.
9. Pour mixture over cornflake crumbs in pan.
10. Sprinkle with reserved cornflake crumbs.
11. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Reviews

[Manda]

Note from Manda: When whipping the milk, make sure you use a chilled glasss bowl and chilled beaters, same as if you were making a meringue. It will peak nicely for you:) ~Manda