An easy gelatin treat layered with patriotic colors of red, white and blue. Tip: Embellish this gelatin dish with the addition of color-matching fruits to each layer of gelatin.

All American Layered Gelatin

1 (6-ounce) package blue colored gelatin
1 (6-ounce) package red colored gelatin
1 (3.25-ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 (8-ounce) tub nondairy whipped topping, thawed

1. In a medium bowl, combine blue gelatin mix with 1 1/2 cups boiling water, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Stir 1 1/2 cups ice cold water. Refrigerate blue gelatin in bowl for 45 minutes.
2. In another medium bowl, combine red gelatin mix with 1 1/2 cups boiling water, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in 1 1/2 cups ice water. Pour red gelatin into a 13 x 9-inch glass dish. Refrigerate 45 minutes until set but not firm.
3. Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, combine lemon gelatin mix with 1 cup boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites), stirring occasionally. Stir in whipped topping with a wire whisk. Gently spread lemon gelatin mixture over the red gelatin in dish. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until set but not firm.
4. Gently spoon thickened blue gelatin over the lemon gelatin mixture.
5. Refrigerate several hours or overnight until firm. Cut into squares.

Makes 12 to 15 servings.