LAYERED CHERRY WHIP

"Simple and speedy is this double self-layering dessert. Perfect for last-minute dinner guests because it sets in 15 minutes."

1 (8 oz.) can pitted dark sweet cherries
1 (3 oz.) package Jell-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1 1/2 cups crushed ice

Drain cherries, reserving syrup. Add water to syrup to make 1 cup; bring to a boil.

Place cherries in individual glasses.

Combine gelatin and boiling liquid in electric blender container Cover and blend at low speed until gelatin is dissolved. 1 minute. Add crushed ice; then blend at high speed until ice is melted, 30 seconds.

Pour gelatin mixture over cherries in glasses. Do not stir. Chill at least 15 minutes, or until set.

Makes 4 cups or 6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Blender Ideas from Jell-O, General Foods Corporation, 1976