Tropical Lime Parfaits

Directions

1. 1
   Add hot water to gelatin mix; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
2. 2
   Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   (Do not allow gelatin to thicken.)
4. 4
   Place cream cheese in 12-qt.
5. 5
   mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment.
6. 6
   Beat 1 to 2 min.
7. 7
   or until creamy.
8. 8
   Gradually add gelatin, beating until well blended after each addition.
9. 9
   Add 3 qt.
10. 10
    of the whipped topping (or 3 cups of the whipped topping for trial recipe) and the lime zest; beat on low speed just until blended.
11. 11
    Layer 1 Tbsp.
12. 12
    each of the cookie crumbs, nuts and coconut in each of 32 parfait glasses (or in each of 8 parfait glasses for trial recipe); top each with 1/2 cup of the cream cheese mixture.
13. 13
    Repeat all layers.
14. 14
    Top with 1 Tbsp.
15. 15
    each of the cookie crumbs, nuts and coconut; cover.
16. 16
    Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
17. 17
    Top each with 1 Tbsp.
18. 18
    of the remaining whipped topping and 1 whole cookie just before serving.