Cherry Royale

Directions

1. 1
   Drain cherries, reserving syrup.
2. 2
   Add cold water to syrup to measure 1-1/2 cups.
3. 3
   Cut cherries in half.
4. 4
   Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
5. 5
   Stir in measured syrup and water.
6. 6
   Reserve 2 cups gelatin at room temperature.
7. 7
   Refrigerate remaining gelatin about 1 hour or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression).
8. 8
   Stir in cherries.
9. 9
   Pour into 6-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray or 2-quart bowl.
10. 10
    Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set but not firm (should stick to finger when touched and should mound).
11. 11
    Refrigerate reserved 2 cups gelatin 30 minutes.
12. 12
    Stir whipped topping into 2 cups gelatin with wire whisk until smooth.
13. 13
    Pour over gelatin layer in mold.
14. 14
    Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
15. 15
    Unmold if using mold.
16. 16
    Store leftover gelatin mold in refrigerator.