Strawberry Graham Dessert

1 c graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
1 c boiling water
1 package (16 oz) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
dash salt
1 c heavy whipping cream, whipped
fresh strawberries and mint, optional

1. In small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter; set aside 1 tbsp for topping. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 8in square baking dish. Bake at 325 for 10-14 min or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in strawberries and lemon juice. Refrigerate until partially set, about 1 1/2 hrs.
3. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread half over cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate remaining cream mixture.
4. Pour gelatin mixture over filing; refrigerate until firm. Top with remaining cream mixture. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint if desired.

Fancy Fruit Pizza

1 tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 package (8oz) cream sheese, softened
1/3 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
2 tsp lemon juice
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges drained
1/3 c orange marmalade
1 tbsp water

1. On greased 14in pizza pan, press cookie dough into 12in circle. Bake at 350 for 15-20 min or until deep golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.
2. In small bowl beat together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust.
3. Toss bananas with lemon juice. Arrange the pineapple, strawberries, bananas, kiwi and oranges over the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hr. Combine marmalade and water. drizzle over fruit.

Notes: Next time I make this I think I will make the cookies smaller and cut the fruit into smaller chunks so that they are easier to manage, more bite size.

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

Fruit Salsa:
1 c finely chopped strawberries
1 medium navel orange, peeled and finely chopped
3 medium kiwi, peeled and finely chopped
1 8 oz can pineapple crushed (I used chopped), drained
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1.5 tsp sugar

Combine all ingredients in bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
(I also used 2 white peaches chopped finely. I increased the lemon juice and sugar to taste.)

Cinnamon Chips:
10 flower tortillas (8in)
1/4 c butter, melted
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

1. Brush tortillas with butter; cut into 8 wedges each.
2. Combine cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over tortillas.
3. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 350 for 5-10 min or until crisp. Serve with fruit salsa

This makes a great refreshing dish. Would be great for desert or appetizer.