PEACHES NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE

2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp butter, melted
1 cup sugar, divided
4 pkgs (8-oz each) Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
1 pkg (4-serving size) peach flavored gelatin mix
2 to 3 (depending on size) fresh peaches, chopped*
1 container (8-oz) whipped topping, thawed

Mix the Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of the sugar well. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Refrigerate.

In large bowl of electric mixer, beat the Neufchatel cheese and the remaining 34 cup of sugar together with mixer until well blended and smooth. Add the peach gelatin in and mix well. Gently stir in the peaches and whipped topping.

Remove crust from refrigerator and spoon the peach mixture over the crust. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before cutting to serve. Cut into 16 pieces to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

*If fresh peaches are not available, use a 15-oz can of peaches that are drained and chopped.

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