merry cherry dessert

20 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Dec 21, 2014

This recipe was prepared by Ruth Norris, a Curious Cuisiner member, for the December 2014 meeting. Chosen from Kraftrecipes.com, this dessert was a big hit with the group!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 3 Hr 30 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 18 (2/3 cups each)

Ingredients

  • 1 can 21oz cherry pie filling, divided
  • 1-1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 package 6oz jello cheery flavor gelatin
  • 1-1/2 cup cold water
  • 4 cups angel food cake cubes
  • 2 packages 3.4oz jello vanilla instant pudding
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 - 8oz container cool whip, thawed, divided

How To Make merry cherry dessert

  • Step 1
    Reserve 1/3 cup cherry pie filling for garnish; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Add boiling water to gelatin; mix in a large bowl. Stir at least 2 minutes, until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and remaining cherry pie filling.
  • Step 3
    Refrigerate 45 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Step 4
    Place cake cubes in 3qt. serving bowl. Cover with gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 45 minutes, or until gelatin layer is set, but not firm.
  • Step 5
    Beat pudding mixes and milk in large bowl with whisk for 2 minutes. Stir in 2 cups Cool Whip. Spoon over gelatin layer in bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Top with remaining Cool Whip and the reserved cherry pie filling. Garnish with sliced almonds or fresh mint sprigs before serving.

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