Congealed Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 small pkg. or 1 large pkg. Jell-O brand gelatin, any flavor
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. cold water
ice cubes
1 3/4 c. thawed Cool Whip nondairy whipped topping
1 c. fruit, drained or 1 c. sliced or diced fresh fruit

Preparation

Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
Combine cold water and ice cubes to make 2 1/2 cups.
Add to gelatin.
Stir until slightly thickened.
Remove any unmelted ice.
Measure 1 cup of the gelatin.
Fold into whipped topping.
Pour into 8-inch square pan.
Chill about 10 minutes.
Add fruit to remaining gelatin; gently spoon over creamy layer in pan.
Chill until firm (about 3 hours).
Cut into squares.
Garnish as desired.