Merry Cherry Dessert

18 servings, 2/3 cup each

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, divided
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 package (8-serving size) JELL-O Brand Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1 1/2 cups cold water
4 cups angel food cake cubes
3 cups cold milk
2 packages (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 tub (8 ounces) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

RESERVE 1/3 cup cherry pie filling for garnish, set aside. Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and remaining cherry pie filling. Refrigerate 45 minutes. or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).

PLACE cake cubes in 3-quart serving bowl. Spoon gelatin mixture over cake. Refrigerate 45 minutes or until set but not firm (should stick to finger when touched).

POUR milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spoon over gelatin mixture in bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set. Top with remaining whipped topping and reserved cherry pie filling. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

Healthy Living:
Trim 20 calories and 1 gram of fat per serving by preparing with lite cherry pie filling, fat-free milk and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

Substitute:
Prepare as directed, using 2 packages (4-serving size each) JELL-O Brand Cherry Flavor Gelatin.

Jazz It Up:
Garnish with PLANTERS Sliced Almonds or fresh mint sprigs just before serving.

Nutritional Information: Calories 190 Total fat 3 g Saturated fat 3 g Cholesterol 5 mg Sodium 310 mg Carbohydrate 38 g Dietary fiber 0 g Sugars 30 g Protein
3 g Vitamin A

4 %DV Vitamin C 0 %DV Calcium 6 %DV Iron 0 %DV

Healthy Living Information: Generally Nutritious

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Foods.