Cranberry studded gelatin is allowed to partially set before whipped topping is folded into the mixture and spooned into a pre-baked pie shell. Chill thoroughly before serving.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 (3 ounce) package cranberry flavored gelatin mix
- 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
PREPARATION:
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the cranberry juice to a boil. Remove from heat, add gelatin and stir until dissolved.
In a mixing bowl, beat the cranberry sauce for 1 minute. Add gelatin mixture and stir until well mixed. Chill in refrigerator for 2 1/2 hours or until thickened, but not set.
Remove from fridge and fold in whipped topping until mixture in thoroughly blended. Spoon into pie shell, or dessert bowls if preferred. Chill until firm.