STRIPED DELIGHT

1 1/2 cups cookie crumbs*
1/2 cup sugar, divided use
2/3 cup melted butter
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons plus 3 1/2 cups milk, divided use
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed, divided use
2 packages (4 serving size) Jell-0 brand instant pudding*

Combine crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter. Press firmly into bottom of 13x9-inch pan; chill 5 minutes. Or; for firmer crust, bake at 375 degrees F for 8 minutes; cool.

Beat cream cheese with sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread over crust

Prepare pudding as directed on package, using 3 1/2 cups milk; pour over cream cheese layer. Chill several hours or overnight.

Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding.

*Suggested flavors:
Chocolate flavor pudding with graham cracker crumbs or lemon flavor pudding gingersnap crumbs.

Makes 12 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe pamphlet: Simple Desserts made Simply Sensational with Cool Whip Whipped Topping, General Foods Corporation, 1984