1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
8 ounce package Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
10 ounce package frozen strawberries, thawed
1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Preparation Instructions:

Combine crumbs, sugar, and margarine; press onto bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees, 10 minutes. Cool.

Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Drain strawberries, reserving liquid. Add enough milk to liquid to measure 1 cup. Gradually add combined milk mixture and gelatin to cream cheese, mixing until blended. Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in whipped cream and strawberries; pour over crust. Chill until firm. Garnish with additional whipped cream, sliced strawberries and fresh mint, if desired. 10 to 12 servings.

Variation: Substitute 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons margarine for graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and margarine in crust.