Name: Merry Cherry Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 50 min
Yield: 18 servings, 2/3 cup each
Ingredients: 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling, divided; 1-1/2 cups boiling water; 1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin; 1-1/2 cups cold water; 4 cups angel food cake cubes; 2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding; 3 cups cold milk; 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

98 Review(s)

3 Hr(s) 50 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

20 Min(s) Prep

3 Hr(s) 30 Min(s) Cook

Ferry diners to decadent dessert and our Merry Cherry Dessert. Fruity gelatin and fluffy, creamy topping make Merry Cherry Dessert a real crowd pleaser.

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18 servings

Original recipe yields 18 servings

1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling, divided

1-1/2 cups boiling water

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

1-1/2 cups cold water

4 cups angel food cake cubes

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

3 cups cold milk

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

Let's 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.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Variation

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

Tip 2

Substitute

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

Tip 3

Special Extra

Garnish with sliced almonds or fresh mint sprigs just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories

190

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.5g

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol less than 5mg

Sodium 300mg

13%

Total Carbohydrates 38g

14%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 20g

40%

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

18 servings, 2/3 cup each

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.