Frozen Cherry Salad
Indulge in the creamy, fruity delight of Frozen Cherry Salad—a no-bake dessert that’s as refreshing as it is simple to make. This retro-inspired recipe combines tangy cream cheese, luscious canned sweet cherries, and tropical crushed pineapple with the lightness of whipped topping, creating a perfectly balanced, frosty treat. A touch of sour cream adds depth, while optional chopped pecans or walnuts provide a delightful crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser is frozen to perfection and ideal for everything from holiday gatherings to summertime BBQs. Serve it as a chilled dessert or a unique side dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for make-ahead convenience, this Frozen Cherry Salad is a tasty and nostalgic twist on traditional fruit salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned sweet cherries (pitted, drained)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 0.5 cups pecans or walnuts (chopped, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the sour cream to the cream cheese mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Gently fold in the drained cherries, drained crushed pineapple, and optional chopped pecans or walnuts.
Carefully fold the whipped topping into the mixture, ensuring that it is evenly distributed but not over-mixed to retain its fluffiness.
Spoon the mixture into a freezer-safe dish (e.g., a 9x9-inch baking dish or individual serving containers) and spread it out evenly.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and place it in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours, or until the salad is fully frozen.
Before serving, let the frozen cherry salad sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier slicing or scooping.
Serve chilled as a dessert or refreshing side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.8 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.0 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 906 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.5 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 249.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 647 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1213 mg | 26% | |
*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.
