merry cherry dessert
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!
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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
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Step 1Reserve 1/3 cup cherry pie filling for garnish; set aside.
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Step 2Add 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.
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Step 3Refrigerate 45 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
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Step 4Place cake cubes in 3qt. serving bowl. Cover with gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 45 minutes, or until gelatin layer is set, but not firm.
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Step 5Beat 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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Category:
Fruit Desserts
Keyword:
#jello
Keyword:
#angel food cake
Keyword:
#cherry-pie-filling
Keyword:
#Dessert
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
American
Method:
Refrigerate/Freeze
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