Jungle Berry Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Mix graham cracker crumbs, 2 Tbsp.
2. 2
   sugar and the butter.
3. 3
   Press firmly onto bottom and halfway up side of 9-inch pie plate.
4. 4
   Press 12 to 14 of the animal crackers, front sides facing out, into crumb mixture around edge of pie plate.
5. 5
   Refrigerate until ready to fill.
6. 6
   Set remaining animal crackers aside for garnish.
7. 7
   Combine dry gelatin and 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl.
8. 8
   Stir in boiling water 2 minutes until gelatin is completely dissolved.
9. 9
   Stir in cold water.
10. 10
    Remove 1/2 cup of the gelatin; set aside at room temperature.
11. 11
    Pour remaining gelatin into 8-inch square metal pan.
12. 12
    Freeze 1-1/2 hours or until ice crystals form around edge of pan.
13. 13
    Place partially frozen gelatin in large bowl; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
14. 14
    Gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping; spoon into crust.
15. 15
    Freeze 15 minutes.
16. 16
    Top with reserved 1/2 cup gelatin mixture.
17. 17
    Freeze 2 hours or until firm.
18. 18
    Garnish pie as desired using remaining 1 cup whipped topping, remaining animal crackers and sprinkles.
19. 19
    Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
20. 20
    Store leftover pie in freezer.