Desserts

Easy American Dessert

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A wonderful and easy dessert. The first time I made this for a family picnic I overheard someone say how patriotic it was! Now I make it for every July 4th party my family ...read more

posted by

FastChef

on 7/1/2004

time

prep:

20 min

total:

4 hr 20 min

servings

total:

20 servings, about 3/4 cup each

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What You Need

cups boiling water, divided

pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Gelatin, any red flavor

pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin

cups cold water

cups prepared pound cake cubes

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

cups sliced strawberries

Make It

STIR 2 cups of the boiling water into each flavor of dry gelatin in separate bowls at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir 1 cup cold water into each bowl. Pour gelatins into separate 13x9-inch pans. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut gelatin into 1/2-inch cubes.

PLACE red gelatin cubes in 3-1/2-quart serving bowl or trifle bowl. Top with layers of cake cubes, half of the whipped topping and the strawberries. Cover with blue gelatin cubes; top with the remaining whipped topping.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) of either flavor of JELL-O Gelatin.

Substitute

Prepare as directed, substituting 3 medium bananas, sliced, for the strawberries.

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FastChef

posted:7/1/2004

A wonderful and easy dessert. The first time I made this for a family picnic I overheard someone say how patriotic it was! Now I make it for every July 4th party my family holds. I add blueberries too and it comes out wonderfully.

dolehide

posted:5/30/2004

I have made this recipe for years. In fact I bought the glass trifle bowl just for this recipe. My kids love it, and every 4th of July my aunt asks me to make it for her annual party.

roxane65

posted:5/26/2004

IT IS VERY EASY AND MY CHILD LIKES HELPING TOO. SHE LOVES MAKING EAT PLUS EATING IT TOO.

a cook

posted:5/16/2003

Everyone is always impressed with this dessert when they see it at first, and they like the taste, even when I use 'lite' whipped cream. But beware that as soon as you begin to serve it, it all jumbles together and loses a lot of its 'eye appeal.'

a cook

posted:4/5/2002

This is an excellent desert. It is very tasty. I had never used jello in my trifles before but this made for an excellent change. Everyone that has tried it just loved it. I changed the jello to red and green for Christmas. It makes a nice touch. Enjoy... I know I did.