Fresh Peach Dessert

Ingredients:

Crust Layer (Layer 1):
1 pkg. graham crackers crushed (approx. 9 full crackers or 1 cup crushed crackers)
1/4 C. butter ~ melted
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. crushed pecans (optional)

Gelatin Filling Layer (Layer 4):
1 large 6 oz. package of peach Jell-O
1 C. sugar
1/3 C. cornstarch ~ leveled
2 C. water

Cream Cheese Filling Layer (Layer 2):
1 pkg. cream cheese ~ softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 C. powdered sugar
16 oz. carton of Cool~Whip

Peach Layer (Layer 3):
3-6 Ripe Medium-Sized Peaches ~ Sliced

Directions:

1.  Mix crust ingredients and pat into a 9 x 13 ungreased baking pan.

2.  Bring 2 cups water to a boil and then add Jell-O packet, sugar and cornstarch.  Stir until dissolved and then set aside to cool (do not let it cool completely).

3.  Beat cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar together until fluffy; fold in Cool~Whip.

4.  Place cream cheese mixture on top of crust layer (filling is thick and may be difficult to spread onto graham cracker crust.  Drop by small spoonfuls all over the crust and then pat down gently).

5.  Place sliced peaches in rows on top of cream cheese layer.

6.  Pour gelatin mixture over peaches (the gelatin may still be warm but not hot).

7.  Cover and chill in refrigerator until set and then enjoy!

*Some of the crust will crumble away when the dessert is served.  I like to sprinkle those crumbs on top.