Cherrypine Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 #2 can bing cherries, pitted and drained
  • 1 #2 can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 ounces package black cherry gelatin
  • 3 ounces package raspberry, cherry, or strawberry gelatin
  • 2 cups juice, drained from fruit (add water if necessary)
  • 2 7-ounce bottles 7-Up or other lemon-lime carbonated beverage
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Bring fruit juice to boiling. Pour over gelatin and stir until dissolved. Cool, but do not let congeal.

Add 7-Up, cherries and pineapple. Pour into a 9x13" pan (prefer glass). Chill until firm. Either serve with whipped cream or the following topping.

Topping

2 3-ounce packkages cream cheese
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 package Dream whip

Soften cream cheese to room temperature;beat in marshmallows until smooth. Prepare Dream Whip according to package, fold into the cheese mixture. Spread on top of salad, chill

By: Kristin Warren