Summertime Desserts 

A.)  Basic Creamy Filling

2 packages (2.6 oz. each) whipped topping mix, such as Dream Whip
1 cup milk
1 - 3 oz. package of flavored gelatin, such as Jell-0
2/3 cup boiling water
1/2 cup ice cubes

At medium high speed, beat the topping mix and the milk until thickened.

In another bowl, stir the gelatin mix into the water until dissolved.  Stir in 
the ice cubes until dissolved.

At medium speed, slowly add the gelatin mixture to the topping and 
beat until fluffy.

1.) Orange Creamsicle Parfaits

Prepare the Creamy Filling, using orange gelatin.

Reserving 6 segments of orange, stir the drained contents 
of 2 - 11 oz. cans of mandarin oranges into the filling.

Layer 2/3 of the filling, 4 vanilla wafer cookies, and another 1/3 of 
the filling. 

Top this with reserved orange segments, a cookie or two, and 
some Cool Whip.

2.) Strawberry Squares

Combine 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs and 3/4 cup melted butter or 
margerine, and 1/4 cup of sugar, if desired, and press into a 9x12 pan.

Chill.

Prepare the Creamy Filling with strawberry gelatin.  Add 1 cup of sliced 
strawberries.  Spoon over the crust.

Chill until set, about 2 hours.

Top with additional Dream Whip and some strawberries.