STRAWBERRY BANANA LOAF

1 (3 oz.) package Jell-O Strawberry Gelatin
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
1 cup sliced sweetened strawberries*
1 medium banana, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
Dash of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 envelope Dream Whip Whipped Topping Mix**
1 dozen ladyfingers, split

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; add cold water. Chill until very thick.

Mash or puree strawberries with banana; stir in sugar, salt, and vanilla.

Prepare Dream Whip as directed on package. Whip gelatin until fluffy; blend in 1 cup prepared Dream Whip and the fruit mixture. Chill 20 minutes or until mixture will mound slightly.

Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with wax paper, extending ends 2 inches. Then line pan with ladyfingers, reserving 5 or 6 halves. Spoon 2 cups gelatin mixture into pan, top with reserved ladyfingers, then with remaining gelatin. Chlll until firm.

Remove from pan, place on plate, and remove paper. Garnish with remaining Dream Whip; slice.

*Or use 1 package (10 oz.) Birds Eye Strawberry Halves, thawed

**Each envelope of Dream Whip, prepared as directed on package, makes about 2 cups of whipped topping.

Makes 8 to 10 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Fruit Desserts Festival, Dream Whip, General Foods Corporation, 1968