CHEESY PINEAPPLE DESSERT

CHEESY PINEAPPLE DESSERT 2 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs 1/2 c. butter (melted) 20 oz. can crushed pineapple (undrained) 3 oz. pkg. lemon flavored gelatin 1 tsp. lemon juice 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese (softened) 1/2 c. sugar 8 oz. container frozen whipped topping (thawed) Combine crumbs and butter; reserve 1/2 cup. Firmly press remaining crumb mixture in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish; set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Bring reserved juice to a boil; add gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Stir in lemon juice; chill mixture until the consistency of unbeaten egg white. Combine cream cheese and sugar, beating well. Stir in pineapple and gelatin mixture; fold in whipped topping. Spread pineapple mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over filling. Cover; chill several hours.