Cranberry Sauce Jell-o Salad

1 (6 oz.) package of cherry jell-o
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 oz.) can jellied can of cranberry sauce (mushed up)
1 (3 oz.) package of lemon instant pudding
Whip cream
Slivered almonds (optional)

First Layer
Mix and dissolve cherry jell-o and boiling water. Then add the boiling cherry mixture slowly into the canned cranberry sauce. Pour into a 8 by 8 or 9 by 9 dish. Let set.

Second layer
Cook lemon instant pudding according to directions on the package. Then after the first layer has set add the lemon jell-o on top. Let set.

Third layer
Spread whip cream on top of the second layer. You can also top with slivered almonds.

This recipe is from Brooke's side of the family. I love this one because it is easier than the ribbon salad and uses less ingredients and makes 1/2 as much. We don't eat a whole lot of jell-o at this point in our lives.