Guava and Cream Cheese Dessert
- 1 can (17 oz.) guava shells, undrained
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin
- ice cubes
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- Drain guava shells, reserving liquid in 2-cup measuring cup; set liquid aside.
- Reserve 2 of the guava shells for later use as garnish, if desired.
- Chop remaining guava shells; set aside.
- Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in medium bowl at least 2 min.
- until completely dissolved.
- Add enough ice cubes to reserved liquid to measure 2 cups.
- Add to gelatin; stir until ice is completely melted.
- Remove 1 cup of the gelatin; set aside at room temperature.
- Refrigerate remaining gelatin 30 min.
- or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).
- Gently stir in chopped guava.
- Pour into 1-1/2-qt.
- serving bowl; refrigerate 10 min.
- Place cream cheese in medium bowl.
- Gradually add reserved 1 cup gelatin, beating with wire whisk until well blended.
- Spoon over gelatin in bowl.
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until set.
- Top with the reserved guava shells just before serving.
- Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.
guava shells, boiling water, gelatin, philadelphia cream cheese
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/guava-cream-cheese-dessert-90776.aspx (may not work)