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Red, White and Blue Parfaits


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These parfaits are a perfect way to celebrate the Fourth, but are a cool treat anytime.
Store leftover parfaits in the refrigerator.

Hands on time: 20 minutes  Total time: 4 hours and 20 minutes  Serves: 9

Ingredients:

    2 cups boiling water, divided

    1 (4-serving-size) package Jell-O, any red flavor

    1 (4-serving-size) package Jell-O, Berry Blue flavor

    2 cups cold water, divided

    2 1/4 cups whipped cream or thawed Cool Whip

Instructions:

In separate bowls, stir 1 cup boiling water into each flavor gelatin for at least 2 minutes, or until completely dissolved. Stir 1 cup of the cold water into dissolved gelatin in each bowl. Pour each flavor of gelatin into a separate 8-inch square pan to chill. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Cut gelatin in each pan into 1-inch cubes.
Spoon one layer of red cubes into a small parfait or dessert glass. Top with a layer of whipped cream. Add a layer of blue cubes and top with a small dollop of whipped cream. -- Adapted from www.kraftfoods.com

Notes:

This recipe calls for 4 hours of refrigeration time.

Nutrition:

Per serving (using Cool Whip): 122 calories (percent of calories from fat, 23), 1 gram protein, 21 grams carbohydrates, no fiber, 3 grams fat (3 grams saturated), no cholesterol, 52 milligrams sodium.

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