Merry Cherry Salad
Merry Cherry Salad is a delightful and colorful dessert combining fresh fruit flavors with a creamy, gelatinous texture. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, its sweet and tangy profile is complemented by whipped topping and coconut, appealing to both fruit lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
- 1 c. peaches, drained ⓘ
- 1 c. pineapple, drained ⓘ
- 1/2 c. maraschino cherries, drained ⓘ
- 1 pkg. strawberry gelatin ⓘ
- 1 c. hot water ⓘ
- 1/2 c. peach and pineapple juice ⓘ
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ⓘ
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise ⓘ
- 1/2 c. whipped topping ⓘ
- 1 c. miniature marshmallows ⓘ
- 1 c. coconut ⓘ
Instructions
- Drain peaches, pineapple, and maraschino cherries, reserving the juice.
- Dissolve strawberry gelatin in hot water and add the reserved fruit juice. Chill until partially congealed.
- Blend cream cheese with lemon juice, salt, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping.
- Beat the chilled gelatin until light and fluffy.
- Fold the gelatin into the cream cheese mixture along with the drained fruits.
- Pour the mixture into a chilled buttered pan.
- Freeze until firm.
- Remove from freezer and let warm enough to cut into squares.
- Serve on a lettuce leaf, garnished with maraschino cherries or coconut.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
595
kcal
30% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).