Black Cherry Jello Dish
A vibrant black cherry jello dessert layered with sweet cherries, pineapple, and crunchy pecans, topped with whipped cream for a delightful treat perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain the two cans of cherries and place the cherries in a bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine the cherry juice and sugar, then bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract.
- Pour the cherry juice mixture over the cherries and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate overnight until set.
- Dissolve the black cherry jello in 4 cups of boiling water according to package instructions.
- Let the jello cool slightly, then pour over the chilled cherry mixture in the dish.
- Refrigerate until the jello is firm.
- Stir in the drained pineapple tidbits and diced cream cheese into the jello.
- Sprinkle with broken pecan pieces on top.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with sweetened whipped cream.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
295
kcal
15% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).