Apricot Dream Cheesecake

1-1/2 C graham crackers crumbs

3 T melted butter or margarine

Mix well and press into bottom of spring form pan that was sprayed with cooking spray.

1 small package apricot jello

2/3 C boiling water

Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl and mix for at least 2 min. until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool 5 min.

Pour dissolved jello into blender along with:

1 C cottage cheese

1 8 oz. cream cheese

Blend on medium speed until well blended, occasionally scraping down sides of blender. Pour into large bowl. And carefully stir in:

2 C Cool Whip

Pour on top of crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. For decoration drop small spoonfuls of Cook Whip around edge and a small amount in center with a spoonful of apricot preserves for color.