Ingredients

  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Jello gelatin, cherry flavored
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 4 cups angel food cake, cubes
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 8 ounces instant vanilla pudding
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip, divided

Method

  • REserve 1/3 cup cherry pie filling for garnish.
  • Set aside.
  • Stir boiling water into dry jello mix in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
  • Stir in cold water and remaining cherry pie filling.
  • Refrigerate 45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Place cake cubes in a 3 quart serving bowl.
  • Spoon jello mixture over cake.
  • Refrigerate 45 minutes or until set but not firm.
  • Pour milk into large bowl.
  • Add dry pudding mixes.
  • Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes.
  • Gently stir in 2 cups of the coolwhip.
  • Spoon over jello mixture in bowl.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.
  • Top with remaining coolwhip and reserved cherry pie filling.
  • Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.