Merry Cherry Dessert

photo by:kraft

What is this fruity gelatin dessert with fluffy topping so merry about? Probably knows it’s perfect for a holiday party crowd.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

3 hr 50 min

servings

total:

18 servings, 2/3 cup each

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What You Need

can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling, divided

1-1/2

cups boiling water

pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin

1-1/2

cups cold water

cups angel food cake cubes

pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

cups cold milk

tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

Make It

RESERVE 1/3 cup cherry pie filling for garnish; set aside. Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and remaining cherry pie filling. Refrigerate 45 min. or until slightly thickened.

PLACE cake cubes in 3-qt. serving bowl; cover with gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 45 min. or until gelatin layer is set but not firm.

BEAT pudding mixes and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in 2 cups COOL WHIP; spoon over gelatin layer in bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Top with remaining COOL WHIP and reserved cherry pie filling.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Variation

Prepare as directed with lite cherry pie filling, fat-free milk and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

Substitute

Prepare using 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin.

Special Extra

Garnish with PLANTERS Sliced Almonds or fresh mint sprigs just before serving.

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a cook

posted:12/19/2007

I used light or sugar free ingredients for diabetic family members, but everyone enjoyed this!

cmmbear

posted:11/13/2007

mattsmomma

posted:11/12/2007

I forgot to add -- I used all sugar free/fat free ingredients and it tasted delicious!

pdlover

posted:11/4/2007

This recipe is AWESOME!!! But I changed up the cherries with Dark Morello Cherries by Trader Joes it tastes really fresh cherry flavor and the cherries have real texture ( the can cherries leave it less flavorfull and if you love "real cherries" you love the switch! Melissa G. Mesa, Az

a cook

posted:10/11/2007

I made this dessert several times and each time I get more compliments. Everybody always asked for the recipe. This is one of the best desserts that I have ever had.

MsJill11

posted:6/9/2007

This was soooo good!!!

malieswski

posted:5/11/2007

This receipe is a winner for anytime of the year, especially Summer, it is cool and refreshing to have and people can not get enough of it. Very easy to make, I made it a day and 1/2 ahead of time and it worked great!

granny19470

posted:5/5/2007

I made this desert for Christmas party at our church everyone loved it, now I have to make it for any occassion we have at church or I'm in big trouble. LOL

MarilynStic

posted:2/13/2007

I made this for Super Bowl Sunday and so surprised it was so good . Everyone loved it. The next day I took the rest to work with me and everyone wanted the recipe. The ones who didn't get to taste it got a little upset, so I am making it again for Valentine's Day. Excellent recipe!!!

valfonso

posted:2/6/2007

This was a very good, lite dessert. It was simple to make as well.