Melon Icebox Cake

We paired cantaloupe and apricot flavored gelatin; honeydew with Melon Fusion gelatin; and for a pink color use tropical fusion gelatin and top with watermelon.


Melon Icebox Cake

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Servings: 9
Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time: 9 hrs 30 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups
    graham cracker crumbs (21 squares)
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  • 5 tablespoons
    butter, melted
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  • 1 3-ounce envelope
    tropical fusion, melon fusion, apricot, or desired-flavored gelatin
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  • 1 1-ounce envelope
    unflavored gelatin
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  • 1 cup
    boiling water
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    white grape juice, chilled
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  • 1 8-ounce package
    package cream cheese, softened
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  • 1/2 of an 8-ounce container
    frozen extra creamy or regular whipped dessert topping, thawed
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    1/2- to 1 1/2-inch melon balls (honeydew and/or cantaloupe) (optional)
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    Toppers such as watermelon balls or wedges, cantaloupe ball and/or honeydew balls (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together graham cracker crumbs and butter. Line an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan with heavy foil. Press crumb mixture into bottom of foil-lined pan; set aside.
2.
In a large mixing bowl thoroughly combine flavored and plain gelatin; add boiling water. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Stir in the grape juice. In another large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed beat softened cream cheese until very smooth; very gradually beat in gelatin mixture, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Chill until partially set (the consistency of soft pudding), stirring occasionally. Fold in thawed whipped dessert topping.
3.
Evenly space the 1-1/2 cups melon balls on the graham cracker crust, if using. Carefully pour the gelatin mixture atop the balls. Chill until top is set. Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours.
4.
Using foil, lift dessert from pan. To serve, cut dessert into squares. Top with additional melon balls or wedges.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 305, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 255 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, Sugars 18 g, Vitamin A (IU) 486, Vitamin C 12 mg, Niacin 1 mg, Folate 4 mcg, Potassium 130 mg, Calcium (DV%) 30, Iron (DV%) 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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