Fruity Jello-Ice Cream Whip

Fresh and creamy, delicious dessert my grandmother used to make. You can use any flavor jello, and you can add fresh or canned fruit for extra eye-appeal. Cook time includes refrigeration.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package Jello gelatin, any flavor
• 1  cup boiling water
• 1  cup  cold water
• 1  pint vanilla ice cream
• 1 (1 lb) can  peach slices, drained or 1 (1 lb) can fresh strawberries or 1 (1 lb) can  fruit (optional)
• 1 (6 ounce) package Jello gelatin (optional)

Directions

1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil.
2. Add jello and stir until COMPLETELY dissolved.
3. Add cold water and refrigerate until almost set.
4. Begin adding softened ice cream, small amounts at a time, and beat with hand mixer until smooth.
5. Refrigerate until firm, 2-3 hours.
6. OPTIONAL (this is very pretty in a clear glass bowl):When jello and ice cream mixture is completely set, drain a can of peaches or other fruit and layer on top of jello mixture.
7. Repeat directions for jello with a second package; refrigerate until almost set, then pour carefully over fruit for a clear layer.
8. Refrigerate until completely set.