The Cat Hat in the Hat Parfait

Tonight The Cat in the Hat came back to our house.  Inspired by a simple yet clever little idea from preschool, we celebrated Dr. Seuss' 107th birthday late at our house with these gone-in-a-flash desserts.

1 box red Jell-O (cherry, strawberry, raspberry, etc.)

Cool Whip*

red sprinkles

clear glasses

1. Prepare Jell-O as directed on the package and allow to set completely.

2. Using a spoon, break up Jell-O until it is a crumbled mess in the bowl.

3. Line bottom of glass with a thin layer of Cool Whip.  Spoon on a layer of crumbled Jell-O, top with another layer of Cool Whip, then a second layer of Jello-O, and finish with a third layer of Cool Whip.  Top with red sprinkles as a finishing touch just before serving.

I was able to yield three glasses {pictured above} from one small box of Jell-O.  The portion was huge for all three of us, so if I were making it for a group of children I would use much smaller cups.

*You can substitute Redi Whip, but I find that Redi Whip runs quickly and does not hold up in the in between layers.  Finishing with Redi Whip on top, however, will give it more of a hat look if desired.