Heavenly Raspberry Dessert Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300° In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. pan. Bake until set, 20-25 minutes (crust will not brown). Cool completely on a wire rack., Beat first four filling ingredients until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread over crust. , For topping, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Add raspberries; stir until blended. Refrigerate until mixture begins to thicken, about 20 minutes. Spoon over filling. Refrigerate until set. If desired, serve with additional whipped topping.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool. , Meanwhile, for filling, drain raspberries, reserving the juice. Set berries aside. In a small saucepan, combine the juice, cold water and gelatin. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add berries and gelatin mixture; beat on low until thoroughly blended. Chill until partially set. Watch carefully, as mixture will set up quickly. , Gently fold in whipped cream. Spoon into the crust. Chill for 6 hours or overnight. , Just before serving, run knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Top with fresh raspberries and mint.