14 1/2 oz. can (1 3/4 c.) evaporated milk
1 pkg. lemon gelatin
1 3/4 c. hot water
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 c. sugar
8 maraschino cherries, chopped
2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs, divided

Chill unopened can of milk in refrigerator until icy cold, 3-4 hours. Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Chill until partially set. Whip until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice and sugar. Whip chilled milk and fold into gelatin mixture. Add cherries.

Line bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan with 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs. Pour in gelatin mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup vanilla wafer crumbs. Chill until firm. Cut in squares and center each with cherry.