BING CHERRY SALAD

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My mother made this when I was growing up, but she revised it over the years.

Provided by Kathy Gann

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

#2 can(s) dark bing cherries, drained [save liquid]
#2 1/2 can(s) crushed pineapple, drained [save liquid]
2 pkg cherry geletin, lg. package
2 can(s) coca-cola
2 c fruit juices [drained from cherries and pineapple]
2 pkg philadelphia cream cheese, regular or low-fat
1 c chopped pecans or walnuts. [leave out nuts if you have allergies.]

Steps:

  • 1. Heat juices that were drained from pineapple and cherries.
  • 2. Pour over gelatin. Stir well and then let it cool a few minutes.
  • 3. Add Coca-Cola and chill in refrigerator until partially jelled.
  • 4. Add cherries, pineapple, nuts [if desired], and cream cheese [crumbled into small chunks] or whipped cream.
  • 5. Chill in refrigerator until firm. You may put it in a mold if you wish.

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