Cherry Tart Jello Salad
Brighten up any gathering with this delightful Cherry Tart Jello Salad, a nostalgic dessert bursting with fruit flavors and creamy goodness. This easy-to-make treat combines cherry-flavored gelatin with juicy crushed pineapple and tangy tart cherries, creating a vibrant base that’s both sweet and slightly tangy. Topped with a luscious cream cheese and whipped topping layer, and optionally garnished with crunchy chopped pecans, this dish is an irresistible blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or summer gatherings, this no-bake dessert is ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, with the fridge doing the rest of the work. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleaser or a unique twist on classic jello salads, this recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounce box Cherry-flavored gelatin (Jello)
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 1 cup Cold water
- 20 ounce can Crushed pineapple (in juice)
- 15 ounce can Tart cherries (pitted and canned in water)
- 8 ounce block Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 0.5 cup Pecans (optional, chopped)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the cherry-flavored gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir for about 2 minutes to ensure it is fully dissolved.
Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir.
Drain the crushed pineapple and tart cherries, reserving their juices. Add the drained fruit to the gelatin mixture and stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin is fully set.
Once the gelatin has set, prepare the creamy topping by beating the cream cheese and granulated sugar together in a medium bowl until smooth.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy.
Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the set gelatin in the baking dish.
Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top, if desired, for added texture and flavor.
Refrigerate the tart jello salad for an additional 30 minutes to chill the topping before serving.
Serve cold and enjoy this sweet and tangy treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.6 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.4 g | 397% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 841 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.1 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1262 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
