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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
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