Pineapple-Cherry Desserts

Directions

1. 1
   Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
2. 2
   Add ice to juice to make 2 cups.
3. 3
   Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
4. 4
   Add juice and ice; stir until ice is melted.
5. 5
   Pour 2-1/2 cups of gelatin into medium bowl.
6. 6
   Stir in pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the pineapple for garnish.
7. 7
   Reserve mixture at room temperature.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, stir 1/2 of the whipped topping into remaining gelatin with wire whisk until well blended.
9. 9
   Divide among 10 dessert dishes.
10. 10
    Refrigerate 10 minutes or until set but not firm (sticks to finger when touched).
11. 11
    Pour gelatin-pineapple mixture over gelatin in dessert dishes.
12. 12
    Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
13. 13
    Top with remaining whipped topping and reserved pineapple.