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Jello Chessecake Squares
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Jello Cheesecake Squares

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If you’ve been to Oahu, you’ve probably seen at least one Zippy’s 24 hour restaurant. It’s a popular local restaurant chain that serves a mix of foods that reflects the different cultures of the islands. Although these restaurants actually became famous for its chili and sells 110 tons each month (what?!), one of my favorite parts are the Napoleon Bakeries located inside. These bakeries sell scones to custom cakes, but my favorite dessert is their Jello cheesecake squares.
Jello Chessecake Squares
These squares do take a little time to make, but they are super tasty and a family favorite. It has a crunchy nutty crust, a middle cheesecake like  layer, and a top layer of Jello. I forgot to take pictures of all the steps, but it’s pretty self explanatory.
Prep work
Take cream cheese and leave out on counter to soften.
Place large bowl and whipping cream into freezer for 30 minutes.
Crust
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Slice cold butter into small pieces and put into a food processor. Next, add in the brown sugar, flour, and chopped nuts. Pulse just until it starts to form a crumbly dough – do not want to over process this. It should be crumbly and just barely holding together.
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Press crust dough into a 9″ x 13″ greased pan. Bake for 15 -18 minutes in a 350F degree oven.
The crust should be a light golden color. Let crust cool completely.
*The crust will be slightly soft, but it will firm up as it cools and is chilled*
Cheesecake Filling
After 30 minutes, add the chilled whipping cream to the chilled bowl and whip on high until it holds peaks. Place back into the freezer until needed.
Place one cup of water in the microwave for 2 minutes and add in the lemon Jello. Stir until all the  Jello mix is dissolved. Set aside and let cool completely.
While the whipping cream and bowl are chilling,  cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar. 
Once the Jello mixture is cooled completely, add it to the cream cheese mixture and stir well.
Next, fold the chilled whipped cream into the the cream cheese mixture and pour over cooled crust. Place this into the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
Jello Topping
Place 3 cups of water into the microwave for 3-4 minutes. Add the 6 oz. of strawberry Jello and stir to dissolve. Set aside to cool.
Once cooled, pour onto the cheesecake layer and place back into the refrigerator to set for an hour.
Slice into squares and serve.
*You can top it with whipped cream and strawberries*
*If you have a deep 9″ x 13″ pan, you can add another layer of Jello or add sliced strawberries into the Jello*
Jell-O Cheesecake Squares
If you ever visit Hawaii, I hope you make time to stop and eat at one of the Zippy’s restaurants. It’s not fine dining, but it sure tastes good and you’ll get to visit one of Oahu’s favorite eating establishments.
Ingredients
Crust:
  • 1 1/2 sticks of butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts (I like macadamia nuts)
Cheesecake Filling:
  • 1 3oz package of lemon Jell-O
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (can reduce to 3/4 cups)
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese or Neufchatal cheese (softened)
  • 2 cups of heavy cream (1 pint)
Jell-O Topping:
  • 1 6 oz package of strawberry Jell-O (I have also used Lime)
  • 3 cup hot water

 

Directions

Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  2. Grease 9″ x 13″ pan. Set aside.
  3. Slice cold butter into small pieces and put into a food processor.
  4. Next, add in the brown sugar, flour, and chopped nuts.
  5. Pulse just until it starts to form a crumbly dough.
  6. Press dough into the 9″ x 13″ pan and bake for 15 – 18 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Cheesecake Filling:

  1. Place a large bowl and heavy whipping cream into the freezer for 30 minutes.
  2. After 30 minutes, add the chilled whipping cream to the chilled bowl and whip on high until it holds peaks. Place back into the freezer until needed.
  3. Place one cup of water in the microwave for 2 minutes and add in the lemon Jello. Stir until all the  Jello mix is dissolved. Set aside and let cool completely.
  4. In a separate bowl,  cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
  5. Add the cooled Jello mixture to the cream cheese mixture and blend well.
  6. Next, fold the chilled whipped cream into the the cream cheese mixture and pour over cooled crust.
  7. Place this into the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.

Jello Topping:

  1. Place 3 cups of water into the microwave for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the 6 oz. of strawberry Jello and stir to dissolve. Set aside to cool.
  3. Once cooled, pour onto the cheesecake layer and place pan back into the refrigerator.
  4. Let set for an hour.
  5. Slice into squares and serve.
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  1. Ronda@kitchenDreaming.com says

    April 20, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Hi! What a great idea! Thanks for stopping by #TheWeekendSocial and linking up! I have pinned, stumbled and shared your link across social media. I hope to see you again next week!

    Reply
  2. Jen @ YummyHealthyEasy says

    March 28, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    These are too gorgeous! I love jello anything! Thanks for sharing on Saturday Night Fever – pinned!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    March 26, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    These are gorgeous! Thanks for linking up with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” Hope you will be able to join us again this week. http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2014/03/try-new-recipe-tuesday-march-25.html

    Reply
  4. Gaye @CalmHealthySexy says

    March 25, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party this week.

    Reply
  5. Emily says

    March 25, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Looks amazing! Yum! I would have never thought of the jello on top!

    Reply
  6. Diane @ Vintage Zest says

    March 25, 2014 at 12:49 AM

    Congrats! You are featured on this week’s Do Tell Tuesday link party and have been pinned to our features board! Feel free to grab a button and link up this week too. 🙂 http://www.vintagezest.com/2014/03/do-tell-tuesday-16-with-features-co-host.html

    Diane @ Vintage Zest

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      March 25, 2014 at 1:15 PM

      Thanks for the feature. Always love your blog hop.

      Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      March 25, 2014 at 5:58 PM

      Thanks for featuring me. I linked up and put the party button in my sidebar.

      Reply
  7. Laura@Baking In Pyjamas says

    March 23, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    That looks brilliant! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up with us again this weekend, I’d love to see you there Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  8. Mommy on Demand says

    March 22, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    Sounds amazing! I love anything involving cheesecake! Thanks for coming over and sharing at The Weekend Retreat!!

    Reply
  9. myrecentfavoritebooks says

    March 22, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Stopping by from “Treasure Box Tuesday”! This looks delicious!!
    Pinning!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      March 22, 2014 at 2:27 PM

      Thanks for pinning and visiting.

      Reply
  10. Amy | Club Narwhal says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    These look so beautiful! And now you have me craving tropical paradise–after a winter like this, a trip to Oahu sounds amazing 🙂

    Reply
  11. heidi says

    March 21, 2014 at 2:52 AM

    Oh, man this looks so good. Hope you have a great day!

    Reply
  12. Cathy Compeau says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    These look delicious! Thanks for sharing at the Friday PINfest! I’m pinning! I can’t wait to see what you link up next week!
    Cathy

    Reply
  13. Katherines Corner says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    looks delicious and sure to be a great treat. Thank you for linking and sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop ♥

    Reply
  14. Amberjane says

    March 19, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Looks so tasty I must try these 🙂 I do love cheesecake

    Reply
  15. Beverly says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Just stopping by from Chain Linky CLIMB. So glad you linked up. I added you to G+.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Bev
    @ Eclectic Red Barn

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      March 19, 2014 at 11:09 AM

      Thanks…followed back on G+ and bloglovin

      Reply
  16. Joy @ Yesterfood says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Erlene, these look so good! I love cheesecake, so I know I will enjoy these. Thank you for sharing these pretty treats at Treasure Box Tuesday- I have pinned and tweeted! ♥

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      March 20, 2014 at 4:37 PM

      Thank you. Appreciate the shout out.

      Reply
  17. Michelle says

    March 19, 2014 at 3:20 AM

    For some reason I like layered/ stacked food. It just looks so good with the tiers of colors and textures. My husband loves cheesecake and I’m pretty sure he’s never had it layered with jello.
    Thank you for stopping in and linking with See Ya in the Gumbo this week.

    Reply
  18. Couscous & Consciousness says

    March 18, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    These look amazing. I know someone around here, who claims not to eat dessert, but who would love these!!

    Reply
  19. tumbleweedcontessa says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    This looks and sound so good. I am so ready for strawberries. Thanks for linking to What’d You Do This Weekend.

    Linda

    Reply
  20. Amanda Smith says

    March 18, 2014 at 3:48 AM

    This sounds great. My family loves Cheesecake! I pinned this.

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      March 20, 2014 at 4:36 PM

      Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  21. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

    March 17, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Thanks for sharing with us at Marvelous Monday this week – it looks fantastic… pinning to my party board!

    Reply
  22. Cheryl at Snaps of Ginger says

    March 17, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Yum! I like the different twist with the jello top.

    ~Cheryl

    Reply
  23. Farm Fresh Mama says

    March 16, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Looks delicious! I love anything cheesecake-y. 🙂

    Reply

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