Gelatin-Custard Layered Salad

NOTE: Other flavors of gelatin or pudding may be substituted.

1 small box lemon (or other flavor)
1 small box strawberry (or other flavor)
2 cups boiling water, divided
2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding (or other flavor)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Dissolve contents of first box of gelatin into 1 cup boiling water, stirring well. Let cool slightly and pour into mold or 2-quart baking dish and chill until set.

Meanwhile, make pudding as per instructions on box. Let cool while first layer of gelatin sets, then pour half of pudding over set gelatin. Chill until set.

Dissolve contents of second package of gelatin into remaining 1 cup boiling water, stirring well. Let cool slightly, then pour over pudding layer and chill until set.

Pour remaining pudding over second layer of gelatin.

If desired, sprinkle top with nuts. Chill until set.

Makes about 4 cups.