Cindy’s Lemon Cheesecake Dessert

1 sm. pkg. lemon Jell-O

2 c. hot water

(2) 8-oz. pkg cream cheese

1 c. sugar

3 tsp. vanilla

8 oz. cool whip

Graham cracker crust (homemade or store bought) – enough for a 9x13 pan or (2) pies

Mix and dissolve the Jell-O in the water.  Cool in the fridge.  Mix remaining ingredients together and add to the Jell-O.  Fold in cool whip.  Pour into graham cracker crust.  Refrigerate.