Cheers to Cherries Jello Parfait

Cheers to Cherries Parfait

1 can (8 oz.) pitted dark sweet cherries
1 package (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Strawberry or Cherry Flavor Gelatin
¾ cup boiling water
ice cubes
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
¼ cup slivered toasted almonds

Drain cherries, reserving ½ cup syrup. Quarter the cherries. Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Combine measured syrup and ice to make 1 ¼ cups. Add to gelatin, stirring until thickened. Measure 1 ¼ cups, add half of the cherries and the chopped nuts; set aside. Fold whipped topping into remaining gelatin; add remaining cherries and nuts and spoon into glasses. Chill until set but not firm, about 15 minutes. Top with clear gelatin mixture. Chill about 1 hour. Garnish with whipped topping. Makes about 3 cups or 4 to 6 servings.

recipe source: vintage Jell-O advertisement

Cherry Coke Jello Salad

Cherry Coke Salad

1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
½ c. water
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cherry Jello
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
¾ c. cola

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set fruit aside. In a saucepan or microwave, bring pineapple juice and water to a boil. Add Jello; stir until dissolved. Stir in pie filling and cola. Pour into serving bowl. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. Fold in reserved pineapple. Refrigerate until firm.

recipe source: Judi Braaksma, Central Reformed Church 100th Anniversary Cookbook