Cherry Fruit Salad

Prep: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A vibrant and refreshing cherry fruit salad featuring layers of cherry and strawberry Jell-O combined with creamy cheese, tart cherries, sweet pineapple, crunchy pecans, and a splash of Coca-Cola. Perfect for summer gatherings or festive occasions, it offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. cherry Jell-O
  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry Jell-O
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (20 oz.) can cherries, pitted
  • 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 cups Coca-Cola Classic

Instructions

  1. Drain juices from cherries and pineapple.
  2. Heat the juices to boiling and pour over the cherry and strawberry Jell-O, stirring until dissolved.
  3. Let the mixture cool until it starts to gel.
  4. Beat the cream cheese with a mixer until very soft.
  5. Stir in the pineapple, cherries, and chopped pecans into the cream cheese.
  6. Add this mixture to the cooled Jell-O and blend well.
  7. Stir in the Coca-Cola and mix again.
  8. Pour the mixture into oiled molds and let congeal before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

278 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 12.3g 4% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 110.3mg 5% DV
Potassium 184.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 76.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 41.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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