Dissolve Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water. Cool and refrigerate until slightly thickened.

In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, vanilla and sugar. Whip Dream Whip following package directions and stir in 8 oz cottage cheese. Add mixture to chilled Jell-O. Sprinkle top with crumbled graham crackers and serve.

Optional: Spread mixture in a graham cracker crust and chill until set.