Banana Gelatin Dessert

Refreshing . . . sparkling . . . colorful . . . easy, plus extra good flavor.

Yield: 4–6 portions

• 1 package gelatin, fruit flavored
• 1 cup hot or boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 or 2 ripe bananas

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water, mixing well. Cool until slightly thickened. For individual molds, pour slightly thickened gelatin into molds, to a depth of about ¼ inch. Peel and slice bananas. Arrange over gelatin. Cover with remaining gelatin. For shallow pans, to arrange in a pattern, use sliced or whole bananas. Follow directions as given for individual molds. To fold in bananas, fill pans with entire mixture of slightly thickened gelatin. Fold in sliced bananas, a few at a time, until well distributed. Chill until firm. Unmold gelatin just before serving. The gelatin in pans may be cut into slices or squares. Serve with cream, sweetened whipped cream or custard sauce. Important: Peel bananas just before adding to thickened gelatin. If gelatin is not thickened slightly, bananas will float to top of mixture.