Mango Creamy Pie

Shasha's Note:

This is a family favorite - I've made it several times already and they never get tired of it.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.0 pie

Crust

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ¾ cup butter , softened

Filling

• 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 ounces Cool Whip

Top layer

• 2 (3 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup boiling water
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 -5 mangoes , cubed

Directions:

1. CRUST: Mix flour and sugar. Cut in butter using two knives until crumbly. Press into a 9x13 rectangular pan. Bake at 350 C for 20-25 minutes. Cool.
2. FILLING: Mix cheese and sugar. Add vanilla and mix until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over crust. Chill.
3. TOP LAYER: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Add boiling water, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until gelatin cools. Add mango. Chill until slightly firm (approx 45 minutes -- don't overdo it! It should still be pretty liquidy). Pour and spread evenly over cream cheese layer. Chill at least 2 hrs or overnight.

Reviews

[R. Warren Meddoff]

Wasn't worth the calories. Way to sweet and the crust had a horrible texture. The filling was an invitation for a heart attack with a combination of cholesteral and processed artificial juck.