Tables Bloom With Refreshing Desserts
Contributed by: NAPSA
(NAPSA) - While flowers are blooming outdoors, it can also blossom inside with colorful desserts that will delight family and friends.
Brightly-colored Jell-O(r) gelatin "pokes" through in every slice of a Gelatin Poke Cake, making this dessert a delicious way to complement virtually any decor. A versatile recipe, the gelatin can be prepared in any one of the colors of the rainbow. Or, for those who can't get enough of creamy treats, a Fluffy Lemon Fruit Pie is a wonderful twist on a traditional cheesecake. The delightful combination of sweet, fresh berries and tangy lemon pudding will make mouths water and give cause to celebrate.
Gelatin Poke Cake
Prep: 15 minutes - Bake: 35 minutes
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix or cake mix with pudding in the mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 pkg. (4-serving size)
- Jell-O(r) Brand Gelatin Dessert, any flavor
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tub (8 oz.) Whipped Topping, thawed
HEAT oven to 350¡F.
PREPARE and bake cake mix as directed on package to make two 9-inch cake layers. Remove from oven. Cool cake in pan 15 minutes. Pierce layers with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
MEANWHILE, stir boiling water into gelatin in small bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water; carefully pour half of gelatin over each cake layer. Refrigerate 3 hours.
DIP one cake pan into warm water 10 seconds; unmold layer onto serving plate. Spread with about 1 cup of the whipped topping. Unmold second cake layer; carefully place on first cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining whipped topping.
REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Decorate as desired. Store leftover cake in refrigerator.
Makes 12 Servings
Fluffy Lemon Fruit Pie
Prep: 10 minutes plus refrigerating
- 1 cup fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries
- 1 prepared graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz. or 9 in.)
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 pkg. (4-serving size)
- Jell-O(r) Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
- 1 tub (8 oz.) Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
PLACE berries on bottom of crust.
BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Gradually beat in milk until well blended. Add pudding mix. Beat until smooth. Gently stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping. Spread over fruit in crust.
SPREAD remaining whipped topping over pudding mixture.
REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until set. Garnish with additional fruit if desired.
Makes 12 Servings
Great Substitute: 1 cup cherry or strawberry pie filling may be substituted for the fresh fruit.
