This mold is always on our holiday table. The raspberry layer makes an eye-catching base for the heavenly cream cheese layer.
—LILY JULOW LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
PREP: 30 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
Fresh raspberries, optional
1. In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a small saucepan, combine half-and-half and sugar. Cook and stir just until mixture comes to a simmer. Remove from the heat; stir into gelatin until dissolved.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in gelatin mixture. Stir in vanilla. Pour into a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set but not firm, about 45 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the raspberries until blended. Carefully spoon over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
4. Unmold onto a serving plate; garnish with fresh berries if desired.