GELATIN PARFAITS

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Here's a quick, airy dessert so versatile, you can whip it up for almost any season or holiday-just by varying the colors of gelatin you use. We filled this seasonal parfait with all the colors of the falling leaves. Pretty presentation for an autumn party! -Joyce Thompson, Bellingham, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
3 cups cubed pound cake (1-inch cubes)
2-1/4 cups whipped topping
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 maraschino cherries with stems

Steps:

Prepare gelatins separately according to package directions. Pour into separate ungreased 9x5-in. pans. Refrigerate until set. Cut into 1-in. cubes. , In each of six 1-1/2-cup parfait glasses or dessert dishes, layer 1/4 cup cake cubes, 1/3 cup cubed orange gelatin, 3 tablespoons whipped topping, 1/3 cup cubed lemon gelatin, 1/4 cup cake cubes and 3 tablespoons whipped topping. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over whipped topping. Top with a cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 9g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.