Timeless Cherry Dessert Directions
- Prepare the Cherry Gelatin Base:
- Combine the sugar-free cherry Jell-O mix with boiling water in a medium bowl. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Add cold water and mix well. If desired, sweeten with stevia or sugar.
- Prepare the Cherries:
- Wash and pit fresh cherries, or thaw and drain frozen ones. Chop if needed.
- Toss cherries with lemon juice for enhanced flavor.
- Combine and Chill:
- Add cherries to the gelatin mixture. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Pour into a serving dish or individual bowls. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set.
- Add the Whipped Topping:
- Spread light whipped topping evenly over the gelatin layer.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped almonds or walnuts on top.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Chill for an additional 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
WW Points Calculation:
- Fresh or Frozen Cherries (2 cups): 0 points
- Sugar-Free Cherry Jell-O (1 box, 3 oz): 0 points
- Boiling water (1 cup): 0 points
- Cold water (1 cup): 0 points
- Light whipped topping (1 cup): 4 points
- Stevia or granulated sugar (optional): 0 points
- Lemon juice (1 tsp): 0 points
- Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp): 0 points
- Chopped almonds or walnuts (1/4 cup, optional): 3 points
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Total Points:
- Without nuts: 4 points
- With nuts: 7 points
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Servings: 4
Per Serving: - Without nuts: 1 point
- With nuts: 1.75 points
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Nutrition Information (approximate per serving):
- Calories: 50
- Fat: 0.5g (without nuts), 3g (with nuts)
- Protein: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
I'm await your comments! Enjoy!
