CHERRY PINEAPPLE CONGEALED SALAD

Cherry pineapple congealed salad image

Provided by PHYLLIS wILLIAMS

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c crushed pretzels (blender works great}
1 c chopped pecans
1/2 c sugar
3/4 c butter, melted
1 8 oz cream cheese
1 8 oz container cool whip
1 15 oz can dark sweet pitted cherried drain
1 8 oz can crushed pineapple
2 3 oz boxesblack cherry jello

Steps:

1. preheat oven to 350 line 13X9 pan with tin foil In medium bowl combine crushed pretzels with the melted butter. and pecans. press in the bottom of the pan bake for 15 minutes cool completely
2. In a medium bowl mix cream cheese and sugaruntil creamy. then add cool whip pour over crust and chill
3. in a large mesuring cup combine reserved pineapple juice and cherry juice {drain The fruit}add enough water to make 3 cups of liquid add 2 boxxes or jello bring to a boil. remove from heat and cool add cherries and pineapple place in refrigerator. when it starts to thicken pour on top of cream cheese mixture.
4. when completely cool cut into squares and top with whip cream