ALMOND-CHERRY MOLD

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Cherry gelatin and canned sweet cherries are flavored with a touch of almond extract for a glistening ruby-red dessert or side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 5h50m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (16 oz.) pitted dark sweet cherries in syrup, undrained
cold water
2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1 tsp. almond extract
2 Tbsp. thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Drain cherries, reserving syrup. Add enough cold water to syrup to measure 1-1/2 cups. Cut cherries in half.
Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cherry liquid and almond extract. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened. Stir in cherries. Pour into 5-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray.
Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Top with COOL WHIP and nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g