Cola-Cola Bing Cherry Dessert
A vibrant cherry and cola jelly dessert layered with whipped cream and nuts, perfect for summer gatherings or holiday celebrations with a sweet, tangy flavor profile.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain the black cherries and crushed pineapple, reserving the juice.
- Measure 2 cups of the fruit juice and heat to boiling in a saucepan.
- Dissolve the black cherry Jello into the boiling juice.
- Combine the remaining juice with Coca-Cola to make 2 cups total.
- Pour the Coca-Cola mixture into the Jello and stir well.
- Allow the mixture to cool until it becomes syrupy.
- Once the gelatin has begun to set, cut the pitted black cherries into pieces and add to the gelatin.
- Stir in the drained fruit and chopped pecans.
- Mix the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold the cream cheese mixture into whipped Cool Whip.
- Spread the creamy mixture over the set gelatin and refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
365
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).