Black Cherry Cream Parfaits

2 packages (3 ounces each) black cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups black cherry soda, chilled
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in soda; refrigerate for 2 hours or until partially set.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Stir cherries and walnuts into gelatin; fold in whipped cream. spoon into parfait glasses. Refrigerate until firm. Makes 10 servings.