Bing Cherry Congealed Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted Bing cherries, drained, juice reserved
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
• 1 (6 ounce) package cherry Jell-O®
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 6 fluid ounces cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Steps

1. Combine reserved cherry juice and pineapple juice in a saucepan to make 1 cup. Bring to a boil. Add gelatin and whisk until dissolved. Remove from the heat, add cream cheese, and whisk until smooth.
2. Add cola and beat until mixture becomes fluffy. Fold in cherries, pineapple, and nuts. Pour into molded container, chill 6 to 8 hours or until firm.