Jell-O Dream Pie

Why is this a "dream" pie? Its ethereal texture is as light and airy as a dream. This won't-weigh-you-down dessert is the perfect counterpoint to a heavy meal and with its citrusy flavor, cleanses the palate. This would be great to serve after a summer barbecue or dinner party. You can also change the flavor of the pie using different flavors of Jell-O, but keep in mind that you will need to change the yogurt flavor to relatively match the Jell-O. Strawberry and lime, respectively, are quite good.

Jell-O Dream Pie

1 (.4 oz.) package sugar free orange Jell-O

1 small can mandarin oranges, drained and rinsed

1 (8 oz.) container fat free Cool Whip

1 (6 oz.) container fat free lemon yogurt

2/3 cup boiling water

1 graham cracker pie crust, pre-made or from scratch

Chop the oranges. Dissolve the Jell-O in the boiling water. Add the yogurt and the oranges and stir until the mixture is smooth (it will look curdled in the beginning but keep stirring - it'll mix together). Refrigerate the filling until partially jelled. Fold in the Cool Whip (more or less, to taste) and mix thoroughly. Turn into the graham cracker crust and refrigerate.

NOTE:  Check frequently on the jelling process; it doesn't take long to partially jell.  If the Jell-O gets too firm, it will create lumps in the pie. Decorate the top of the pie with leftover slices of mandarin oranges for a fancier presentation.

If you want to make a from-scratch graham cracker crust, use the recipe from the Frozen Key Lime Pie (can use either the original recipe OR the vegan crust recipe provided at the end of the entry).

Serves 8