Cherry Cola Salad
- SERVES
- 12
- CHILL TIME
- 4 Hr
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
Put this on your list to take to your next family reunion - and you're sure to get all the raves! The gang will want reunions more often!
What You'll Need
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, drained with syrup reserved
- 1 (16-½-ounce) can Bing cherries in heavy syrup, drained and chopped, with syrup reserved
- 2 (4 serving each) packages cherry-flavored gelatin
- 1 (12-ounce) can cola
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes (see Note)
What to Do
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In a medium-sized saucepan, bring reserved pineapple syrup and cherry syrup to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and add gelatin, stirring until dissolved.
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Add cola and chill 1 hour, or until it starts to thicken. Stir in pineapple, cherries, pecans, and cream cheese and spoon into a medium-sized bowl or gelatin mold.
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Chill 3 hours, or until set. When ready to serve, dip bottom of mold in warm water for a few seconds, then invert onto a serving plate larger than mold. Shake gently to loosen from mold.
Notes
The cream cheese should be cut into small chunks so it floats in the gelatin mixture instead of blending into it.
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carmel22 9395303
Dec 04, 2018
This recipe is a wonderful childhood memory from the holidays - However - I have had to adapt this recipe for the diabetics in my family. I substitute pineapple in its own juice, sugar free Jello and Great Value (Walmart) Cherry Pie Filling made with Splenda. It is still delicious and my family devours it every time I make it.
nelson480c 2634467
Jul 22, 2018
Quick, everyone say diabetic coma! Good God almighty why all the sugar!
nelson480c 2634467
Dec 29, 2017
My teeth are hurting just reading this recipe! Good grief why so much sugar!!
ddmorado 1734451
Dec 13, 2016
My mother would make this every christmas (using the old, hand crank grinder that clamped to the table 1 bag fresh cranberries, box strawberry jello, walnuts, 1 orange, 1 apple. She ground it all up (except walnuts, but we used black walnuts) and it was SSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOO delicious. Cant get fresh cranberries here in Mexico so my Christmas is never the same without this salad.
rvingwego 4888773
Jul 31, 2014
we use marschino cherries instead of the bing and can use red or green at Christmas to make to very colorful.
Bill H
Apr 06, 2014
My Mom used to make this all the time. Great to have the recipe to bring back some old Louisiana memories.
janreynolds43 8387 956
Feb 09, 2014
Love this recipe. Used to make it in Homemaking class in high school,
007leggedspider
Jul 20, 2013
i HAVE A COUSIN WHO MADE THIS SEVERAL TIMES FOR A FAMILY REUNION, i NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO ASK FR RECIPE AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GO TO ANOTHER, TO ASK. I AM SO GLAD TO HAVE THIS RECIPE TO ADD TO MY RECIPE BOX. i WILL MAKE IT NOW FOR MY FAMILY.
whosyournana 96222 26
Jul 18, 2013
this was a "special occasion" salad, and since my Mom was a Southern Bell, that would anytime we had guests. will try the sugar free recipes...the best part of this site is the idea sharing.
dkhale307 6300604
Jul 18, 2013
I've made this many times. I have used cherry pie filling, lg crushed pineapple and cherry coke. A very refreshing salad.
dougkate 7425095
Jan 31, 2013
I have always made this with sugar free jello and diet coke. I use low sugar pie filling, but will now try with cherries and cream cheese. Thanks
bolynx
Jan 31, 2013
My grandmother always made this with large-curd cottage cheese instead of cream cheese.
SWMO Lady
Jan 31, 2013
I have made this for years except without the cream cheese and I have used fruit in its own juice. I also use diet coke. It is wonderful! I will now try it with the cream cheese.
spencervera18 4528 777
Aug 24, 2012
This recipe I will try also with fine chopped apples added.
ssher1992 8110518
Jul 10, 2012
My mom made this when I was a kid around 35 years ago. Very good.
Member 16808
Jul 10, 2012
My mother made this for years for every Christms meal. It is my favorite gelatin dessert I think. We did not add the cream cheese, though and it was still great.
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