BING CHERRY AND CREAM CHEESE CONGEALED SALAD

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This delightful salad is another from my younger years. It is slightly different from the others posted. It can be served as a salad or as a light dessert.

Provided by Gwanny Hill

Categories     Fruit

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can pitted bing cherries, drained with juice reserved
1 cup Coke
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring cherry juice to boiling point and add to gelatin powder in mixing bowl.
  • Stir until dissolved and add Coke and lemon juice.
  • Chill until partially set.
  • Cut cheese into small dice or roll into small balls, and fold along with toasted nuts and cherries into chilled gelatin.
  • Pour into mold or serving dish and chill until firm.
  • NOTE: Cooking time refers to chilling time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 15.6, Sodium 67.2, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 14.2, Protein 8.6

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