Sweet Cherry Delight Recipe


Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group


 Cherry flavored gelatin3 Ounce (1 Package)
 Boiling water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cold water1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Lemon juice1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Sugar3 Tablespoon
 Dark sweet cherries1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), halved and pitted
 Confectioner's sugar2 Tablespoon
 Almond extract1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Heavy cream1 Cup (16 tbs), whipped
 Jelly roll slices3 , cut in halves (About 1/2 Inch Thick)


Dissolve gelatin in the boiling water in a bowl; stir in the cold water and lemon juice.
Chill until mixture is slightly thickened.
Mix the sugar with cherries in a bowl.
Blend confectioners' sugar and extract into whipped cream.
Beat thickened gelatin until light and frothy.
Spread the whipped cream over gelatin; add the cherry halves and fold together.
Arrange jelly roll slices, rounded side up, around the inside of a 7-inch springform pan.
Turn the gelatin mixture into the center and spread into an even layer, being careful to keep the jelly roll slices in place.
Chill until firm.