How to Make Cherry Cream Cheese Jello Salad - Church Cookbook Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

whipped topping

🥗Healthier: whipped coconut cream

💰Cheaper: homemade whipped cream

Coconut cream is dairy-free and lighter

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are a healthier nut alternative and sunflower seeds are more affordable.

Dissolve cherry jello in boiling water until fully dissolved.

Mix cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

Add sugar to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.

Incorporate whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture gently.

Stir in dissolved jello until evenly mixed.

Fold in chopped cherries and crushed pineapple, ensuring even distribution.

Add chopped pecans to the mixture and stir gently.

Transfer the mixture into a serving dish or mold.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Unmold if using a mold, or serve directly from the dish.

Garnish with additional whipped topping and cherries before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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