Cupid's cups

Makes 8 servings

1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, using chips of part of a bar of chocolate
2 cups boiling water, divided
2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) strawberry flavor gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold water, divided
ice cubes
1 cup frozen, non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
8 (6-oz.) clear plastic cups
Assorted Valentine sprinkles and candies for decorating

Directions

  1. Draw heart design or write Valentine's Day message in each of 8 (6-oz.) clear plastic cups by piping chocolate onto insides of cups. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm.
  2. Add 1 cup boiling water to 1 pkg. gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup cold water; pour into cups. Refrigerate 1 hour or until gelatin is firm.
  3. Meanwhile, add remaining boiling water to remaining gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to remaining cold water to measure 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until thickened. Stir in whipped topping; spoon over gelatin layer in cups. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Decorate as desired.

*Expert tip from Kraft Foods on how to melt chocolate: Microwave chocolate in microwaveable bowl on high for 1 min., stirring after 30 sec. (The square will retain its shape.) Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

Click here for a video with instructions on how to make these cups.

Recipe adapted from and photo by Kraft Foods.