Brandied Cherry Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can pitted dark sweet cherries
1/3 c. brandy or water
1 (8 serving) pkg. or 2 (4 serving) pkg. Jell-O brand cherry or black cherry flavored gelatin
2 c. boiling water
1 c. thawed Birds Eye Cool Whip whipped topping

Preparation

Drain cherries, measuring syrup.
Add water to syrup to make 1 cup.
Cut cherries in half.
Heat brandy and pour over cherries. Let stand 30 minutes.
Drain, reserving brandy.
Dissolve in boiling water.
Add measured liquid and brandy.
Chill until thickened.
Measure 1 3/4 cups of gelatin; blend in whipped topping.
Pour into 6-cup bowl.
Chill until set, but not firm. Add cherries to remaining thickened gelatin.
Spoon into bowl. Chill until set, about 3 hours.
Makes 5 1/2 cups or 10 servings.