Lemon Berry Charlotte

• 1 pkg. (8 serving size) or 2 pkg. (4 serving size) Jell-O brand lemon flavor gelatin
• 1 1/2 c. boiling water
• 3/4 c. cold water
• ice cubes
• 1 tub (12 oz.) Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
• 1 c. chopped strawberries
• 1 pkg. (3 oz.) ladyfingers, split
• cloth ribbon (optional)
• strawberry halves (optional)
• fresh mint leaves (optional)

1. Dissolve gelatin completely in boiling water in large bowl. Mix cold water and ice to make 1 3/4 cups.
2. Add to gelatin, stirring until ice is melted.
3. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, if necessary.
4. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of the whipped topping and strawberries.
5. Spoon into 2-quart saucepan (about 3 1/2 inches deep) which has been lined with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
6. Invert saucepan onto serving plate; remove plastic wrap.
7. Spread top and sides of dessert with 1 cup of the whipped topping.
8. Press cut sides of ladyfingers into sides of dessert. Tie ribbon around dessert. Garnish with remaining whipped topping, strawberry halves and mint leaves. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.
9. Makes 12 servings.

gelatin, boiling water, cold water, strawberries, ladyfingers, cloth ribbon, strawberry halves, mint

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=723899 (may not work)