Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Cherry Jell-O Dessert
Cherry Jell-O Dessert is made with box cherry Jell-O, can cherry pie filling, and boiling water.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 12
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Get to know the ingredients
box cherry Jell-O (larger box)
In the method: In a large bowl, combine 6 ounce box cherry Jell-O with 2 cups boiling water.
boiling water
In the method: In a large bowl, combine 6 ounce box cherry Jell-O with 2 cups boiling water.
can crushed pineapple in juice, do not drain
In the method: Stir in 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice, do not drain and 21 ounce can cherry pie filling.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 12. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 6 ounce box cherry Jell-O (larger box)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups boiling waterIngredient note
Source: 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice, do not drainIngredient note
Source: 21 ounce can cherry pie fillingIngredient note
Source: 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla puddingIngredient note
Source: 1 cup cold milkIngredient note
Source: 2 cups whipped topping (COOL WHIP, thawed)
How to make it
0 of 7 steps completeMake room for Cherry Jell-O Dessert
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the baking dish. Start with this step: In a large bowl, combine 6 ounce box cherry Jell-O with 2 cups boiling water.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Let set for 1-2 minutes until slightly thick.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 12. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: thecountrycook.net. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.