CHERRY-CHEESE GELATIN SALAD

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THIS recipe was in a community cookbook compiled by our high school's booster club 22 years ago. The measurements and directions were vague so I experimented until I got it right. This is a pretty salad to serve at luncheons and the flavor is light. --Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 drop almond extract
5 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and cherries, reserving juices in a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 2 cups. Set fruit aside., In a small saucepan, bring juice mixture to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until partially set. , In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, pecans and extract. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Gently fold cheese balls and cherries into gelatin mixture. Transfer to five 1-cup molds coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. , Unmold onto lettuce-lined plates; arrange pineapple chunks around gelatin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Xasan Ali
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Allan Paton
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Morena Prince Msimanga
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This salad is so good! I love the way the cherries and cream cheese complement each other.


Sanu Bandara
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I made this salad for my family last night, and they loved it! They said it was the best gelatin salad they'd ever had.


yohannes worknesh
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This is a great recipe for a summer potluck or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Patience Abel
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests. I love the combination of cherries, cream cheese, and gelatin.


Shafuan Molla
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a winner. My family loves it!


itsuu kandy
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or barbecue. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Muzaffar
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and delicious. I always make it for my summer parties.


Shawon Mon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cherries. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.


Noble Okoli
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Abdul Shakoor khadim Hussain chandio chandio
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Atta Roghani
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This salad is so good! I love the way the cherries and cream cheese complement each other.


Audrey Dodd
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I made this salad for my family last night, and they loved it! They said it was the best gelatin salad they'd ever had.


Inayatullah Baloch
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This is a great recipe for a summer potluck or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Anik Mohamed
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests. I love the combination of cherries, cream cheese, and gelatin.


Johannes Bujwa
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a winner. My family loves it!


Hannah Woods
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This cherry cheese gelatin salad was a hit at my last potluck! It's so refreshing and delicious, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.