Ingredients
2-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup butter, melted1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 cups heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extractMixed fresh berries, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar with melted butter. Using the bottom of a glass, press cracker mixture onto bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake until set, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 5 minutes. Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Slowly beat in cream and vanilla. Microwave gelatin on high until melted, about 10 seconds; beat into cream cheese mixture. Transfer filling to crust. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 3 hours.
If desired, top with mixed fresh berries.
