A Very Merry Cherry Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 pkg. cherry flavored gelatin (8-serving size)
1 1/2 c. cold water
1 can cherry pie filling
4 c. angel food or pound cake cubes
3 c. cold milk
2 pkg. vanilla pudding (instant serving size)
1 (8 oz.) tub whipped topping

Preparation

Stir boiling water into gelatin (in large bowl) at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
Stir in cold water and pie filling.
Refrigerate for 1 hour until slightly thickened.
Place cake cubes in 3-quart serving bowl.
Spoon gelatin mixture over cake.
Refrigerate for 45 minutes until set but not firm.
Pour milk into large bowl.
Add pudding mixes.
Beat with wire whisk for 2 minutes.
Stir in 2 cups of whipped topping.
Spoon over gelatin mixture in bowl.
Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Top with remaining whipped topping.