Black Cherry Cream Parfaits

• black cherry gelatin↗2 packages

  3 ounce

• boiling water2 cups
• black cherry soda2 cups

  chilled

• whipping cream↗1 cup
• confectioners' sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• pitted dark sweet cherries↗1 can

  15 ounce, drained

• chopped walnuts1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in soda; refrigerate for 2 hours or until partially set.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form.

3. 3

   Stir cherries and walnuts into gelatin; fold in whipped cream. spoon into parfait glasses. Refrigerate until firm. Yield: 10 servings.