Merry Cherry Dessert

What is this fruity gelatin dessert with fluffy topping so merry about? Probably knows it’s perfect for a holiday party crowd.

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1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling , divided

1-1/2 cups boiling water

1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin

1-1/2 cups cold water

4 cups angel food cake cubes

2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

3 cups cold milk

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping , thawed, divided

1. Reserve 1/3 cup cherry pie filling for garnish; set aside. Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and remaining cherry pie filling. Refrigerate 45 min. or until slightly thickened.

2. Place cake cubes in 3-qt. serving bowl; cover with gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 45 min. or until gelatin layer is set but not firm.

3. Beat pudding mixes and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in 2 cups COOL WHIP; spoon over gelatin layer in bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Top with remaining COOL WHIP and reserved cherry pie filling.

Merry Cherry Dessert

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